The study is published in the journal eGastroenterology. Goblet cells secrete mucus, forming a protective layer that prevents ...

whereas others (called goblet cells) secrete a lubricating mucus that helps the contents travel smoothly. However, the multiple cell types within a tissue don't just have different functions.

This is where mucus comes in. These goblet cells are about 11 micrometers across, or roughly 7 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

However, mucus plays a key role in defending our bodies from illness. This is true of both our respiratory and our digestive systems. The tissue shown here is from the small intestine of a mouse; the ...

The work shows that chemical signals from pain neurons induce goblet cells to release protective mucus that coats the gut and shields it from damage. The findings show that intestinal pain is not ...

a team of researchers from Juntendo University revealed that the presence of sialylated glycans on ocular mucins plays a major role in determining the protective function of mucus secreted by ...

Gut alterations in Alzheimer’s disease can be identified using nano- and micro-XPCT, offering a new method for early disease ...

Dermatologists often evaluate and treat conditions involving the mucous membranes ... submucosal glands, epithelial cells (including goblet cells), and secretory cells in the mucosa.

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in ...