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Advances in Mucin Biopolymer Research: Purification, Characterization, and Applications

  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

This book chapter highlights mucins as macromolecular components for liquids, coatings, or hydrogels that seek an application in biomedical engineering. We summarize current strategies to purify mucins from different animal sources and discuss different state-of-the art techniques employed to characterize mucins and mucin-based materials. Furthermore, we pinpoint several fields of application in medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, and fundamental research where purified mucins can serve as valuable tools.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiopolymers for Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications
Publisherwiley
Pages181-208
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9783527818310
ISBN (Print)9781118016206
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Coating
  • Glycoprotein
  • Hydrogel
  • Lubricant
  • Mucin
  • Purification

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