Goblet cells secrete mucus, forming a protective layer that prevents harmful pathogens from reaching the inner gut tissues. However, Dr. Llorente points out that these cells serve far beyond mucus ...

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 ...

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation can cause a loss of protective goblet cells from the colon's inner lining, which can be fatal. But boosting those cells beforehand could improve the outcome.

Disruptions to goblet cell functions can contribute to gastrointestinal diseases like colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, making them a promising therapeutic target for maintaining ...

The study indicates that defects in goblet cells of a particular type may be a factor contributing to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease.

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts Date: April 8, 2022 Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham Summary: Intestinal epithelial cells line the ...

There are many variants of "goblet cells" in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg.

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 ...

In a healthy colon, the mucus layer is up to a millimeter thick. This layer, which undergoes complete renewal hourly, is formed from cells of a special type, known as goblet cells.