Transmembrane and truncated (SEC) isoforms of MUC1 in the human endometrium and Fallopian tube

• Main Authors: Wreschner Daniel H (Author), Smorodinsky Nechama I (Author), Simón Carlos (Author), Meseguer Marcos (Author), Hey Neil A (Author), Ortíz María (Author), Aplin John D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The cell surface mucin MUC1 is expressed by endometrial epithelial cells with increased abundance in the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle, when it is found both at the apical cell surface and in secretions. This suggests the presence of a maternal cell surf...