moistness

The structure of the binding site for copper ions (in red) in the mucin molecule

A close and slippery escort: is our mucus involved in the body's metabolism?

The scientists of the institute discovered a surprising involvement of the intestinal mucus in the absorption process of copper - a metal that, like iron and zinc, is necessary for our bodies, but can be dangerous.
Mucous membrane, its network of extensions (yellow on the left) and traces of transparent mucus that it left behind (right). Photo: Courtesy of Audrey Dussutour

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