• A mucoprotein is a glycoprotein composed primarily of mucopolysaccharides. Mucoproteins can be found throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal...
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    detected by microscopy. They form via precipitation of Tamm–Horsfall mucoprotein, which is secreted by renal tubule cells, and sometimes also by albumin...
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    lungs. In turn, the viscosity is dependent upon the concentration of mucoprotein in the secretions. Mucolytics, secretolytics and secretomotorics are...
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     455. ISBN 978-1-4160-2973-1. Tamm I, Horsfall FL (January 1952). "A mucoprotein derived from human urine which reacts with influenza, mumps, and Newcastle...
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  • Specialized Section on Biophysical Subjects and Specialized Section on Mucoproteins and Mucopolysaccharides. In 1965, the specialist sections were renamed...
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    oviduct. This stimulates the secretion of fluids rich in lipids and mucoproteins on which they feed along with scrapings from the oviduct wall. They may...
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    Trace results may be produced in response to excretion of Tamm–Horsfall mucoprotein. More recently developed technology detects human serum albumin (HSA)...
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    endplates. The nucleus pulposus contains loose fibers suspended in a mucoprotein gel. The nucleus of the disc acts as a shock absorber, absorbing the...
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    rounds of endoreduplication to produce large quantities of adhesive mucoprotein ("glue") before pupation. Another example within the fly itself is the...
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    fluid during sexual arousal. The secretion is a clear fluid rich in mucoproteins that help to lubricate the distal urethra and neutralize any acidic urine...
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