In this episode of Listen In, we showcase cutting-edge mass spectrometric analysis of mucins, including the characterization of mucinases, enrichment techniques, and complete mucinomic mapping of translationally relevant mucin proteins.

Mucins are a diverse family of high molecular weight glycoproteins that play critical roles in protecting and lubricating epithelial surfaces, making them integral to numerous physiological processes and disease states.

As a promising class of biomarkers, mucins may offer unique insights into various pathologies, such as cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases. However, their complex structures and extensive glycosylation present significant challenges in their study and application.

Mucin-domain glycoproteins are densely O-glycosylated and play key roles in many biological functions.

However, their dense O-glycosylation remains enigmatic both in the glycoproteomic landscape and structural dynamics, primarily due to the challenges associated with studying mucin domains. 

In this episode, you will get an introduction to the (glyco)proteomic techniques used in Mucinomics and learn how proper sample preparation of mucin-containing tissues for mass spectrometry is key to discovery.

MilliporeSigma is the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

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