MUC5AC

Gastrointestinal & Hepatic System · Gastric & Pancreatic Digestive Secretion

Why is MUC5AC mentioned in discussions of mucus?

MUC5AC encodes a mucin, a heavily sugar-coated protein associated with mucus layers. It contributes to the protective material covering tissue surfaces, although a DNA result does not measure mucus production.

Common Gene Name: mucin 5AC, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming
NCBI Gene ID: 4586
Chromosome: 11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 4586

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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