MUC3A — Mucin 3A, cell surface associated
MUC3A belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
MUC3A's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterocytes | Enterocyte fatty-acid catabolism Lipid metabolism | ACOX1, ACSL5, CYP3A5, GDA, MIA2, OGDH, RIOK3 | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | MUC3 |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 7: 100949534-100968347 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular, Membrane |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Predicted intracellular proteins, Predicted membrane proteins |
Function
Major glycoprotein component of a variety of mucus gels. Thought to provide a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces. May be involved in ligand binding and intracellular signaling
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.