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Official Full Name: mucin 6, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming
Also known as: MUC-6
This gene encodes a member of the mucin protein family. Mucins are high molecular weight glycoproteins produced by many epithelial tissues. The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and forms an insoluble mucous barrier that protects the gut lumen.