Mucin-5B

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

**Definition:** Mucin-5B (5762 aa, ~596 kDa) is encoded by the human MUC5B gene. This protein plays a role in the lubricant activity and viscoelasticity of saliva and cervical mucus.

**Synonyms:** - Cervical Mucin - Cervical Mucin MUC5B - High Molecular Weight Salivary Mucin MG1 - MUC-5B - MUC5B - Mucin 5B - Mucin-5 Subtype B, Tracheobronchial - Sublingual Gland Mucin