Mucoprotein
A mucoprotein is a glycoprotein composed primarily of mucopolysaccharides. Mucoproteins can be found throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, airways, and the synovial fluid of the knees. They are called mucoproteins because the carbohydrate quantity is more than 4% unlike glycoproteins where the carbohydrate quantity is less than 4%. Mucoprotein is produced in the cecum of the gastrointestinal tract. Sustaining a brain injury will lead to decreased mucoprotein production. The result is an alteration of gut microbiota as seen in mice.
External links
- Mucoproteins at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Bibliography
- Houlden, Ashley; Goldrick, Maire C.; Brough, David; Vízi, Elek Sylvester; Lénárt, Nikolett; Martinecz, Bernadett;Roberts, Ian S.D.;Dénes, Ádám(2016)."Brain injury induces specific changes in the caecal microbiota of mice via altered autonomic activity and mucoprotein production". Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.[1]
References
- Houlden, A.; Goldrick, M.; Brough, D.; Vizi, E.S.; Lénárt, N.; Martinecz, B.; Roberts, I.S.; Denes, A. (October 2016). "Brain injury induces specific changes in the caecal microbiota of mice via altered autonomic activity and mucoprotein production". Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 57: 10–20. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2016.04.003. PMC 5021180. PMID 27060191.
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