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Gene information for MUC6 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4588
Official gene symbolMUC6
Full namemucin 6, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming
Aliases,-,
Gene summaryThe MUC6 gene encodes gastric mucin, a secreted glycoprotein that plays an essential role in epithelial cytoprotection from acid, proteases, pathogenic microorganisms, and mechanical trauma in the gastrointestinal tract (summary by Toribara et al., 1993 [PubMed 7680650]).[supplied by OMIM]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11p15.5-p15.4
Gene position1036706 - 1012824  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size23883 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID158374