mucus layer

id: GO:0070701
name: mucus layer
namespace: cellular_component
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: An extracellular region part that consists of a protective layer of mucus secreted by epithelial cells lining tubular organs of the body such as the colon. Mucus is a viscous slimy secretion consisting of mucins and various inorganic salts dissolved in water, with suspended epithelial cells and leukocytes.

Child Functions

idname
GO:0070702inner mucus layer
GO:0070703outer mucus layer

Parent Functions

idname
GO:0044421extracellular region part