Mucin-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Mucin-2 (5179 aa, ~540 kDa) is encoded by the human MUC2 gene. This protein plays a role in coating the intestinal epithelium.

**Synonyms:** - Intestinal Mucin-2 - MUC-2 - MUC2 - Mucin 2 - Mucin-Like Protein