The MUC7 gene belongs to a group of genes encoding soluble mucin
glycoproteins. This chapter describes the structure of the MUC7 gene and its protein
product; the mechanisms responsible for regulation of its expression; important
functions associated with the individual domains; and the role of posttranslational
modifications of the MUC7 apomucin in expression of the functions embedded in its
polypeptide structure.
Keywords: MUC7, structure, regulation, expression, functions, antimicrobial
activity.
