In a recent study, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have provided new insights into the central role of goblet cells—specialized cells that line the gut—in maintaining a healthy ...

The first step in the development of the allergic conjunctivitis is the penetration of the allergen through the epithelial layer. However, the mechanism of allergen transport is still unknown. Now, ...

Goblet cells (GCs) are specialized cells of the intestinal epithelium contributing critically to mucosal homeostasis. One of the functions of GCs is to produce and secrete MUC2, the mucin that forms ...

The goblet cell is a specialized cell that plays a vital role in protecting wet surfaces of the body, such as the eye. Goblet cells secrete mucus, which lubricates these surfaces and also entraps any ...

Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) tumours of the appendix represent a unique and diagnostically challenging subset of neoplasms that manifest with dual characteristics of both neuroendocrine and ...

The lungs of humans are protected by a sophisticated defense system. Similarly, fish have a specialized system to protect their gills. This is a close-up view of the gills of a zebrafish and the ...