noun
- a protein combined with a carbohydrate group, found in mucus and other body secretions
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Mucoproteins are abundant in saliva and help protect the mouth.
- The mucoprotein layer in the stomach lining provides a protective barrier.
- Researchers studied the mucoprotein composition of respiratory secretions.
- Mucoproteins play an important role in immune defense.
- The gel-like consistency of mucus is due to its mucoprotein content.