Synopses & Reviews
Epithelial mucins are large complex cell surface and secreted glycoproteins produced by mucosal epithelial cells.
Synopsis
This volume presents an overview of the methods commonly used to study Mucins. These include the best approaches to analysing each specific area of mucin biochemistry, physiology and biophysics, in addition to detailed experimental protocols together with troubleshooting and interpretation tips.
Table of Contents
1. Mucin Methods: Genes Encoding Mucins And Their Genetic Variation With A Focus On Gel Forming Mucins Karine Rousseau and Dallas M. Swallow 2. Gel-forming and Cell-associated Mucins - preparation for Structural and Functional Studies Julia R. Davies, Claes Wickström and David J. Thornton 3. Detecting, Visualising and Quantifying Mucins Ceri A. Harrop, David J. Thornton and Michael A. McGuckin 4. Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Mucin Core Proteins Mehmet Kesimer and John K. Sheehan 5. O-Glycoprotein Biosynthesis: