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Gene information for MUC5B (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID727897
Official gene symbolMUC5B
Full namemucin 5B, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming
Aliases,MG1,MUC5,MUC9,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the mucin family of proteins, which are highly glycosylated macromolecular components of mucus secretions. This family member is the major gel-forming mucin in mucus. It is a major contributor to the lubricating and viscoelastic properties of whole saliva, normal lung mucus and cervical mucus. This gene has been found to be up-regulated in some human diseases, including sinus mucosa of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), CRS with nasal polyposis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and H. pylori-associated gastric disease, and it may be involved in the pathogenesis of these diseases. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11p15.5
Gene position1244295 - 1283406  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size39112 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600770