Exploring the role of the MUC1 mucin in human oral lubrication by tribological in vitro studies
Abstract Beast Machines In the context of the oral cavity, an organic layer known as the mucosal pellicle (MP) adheres to the surface of the oral epithelium, playing a pivotal role in lubricating and safeguarding oral tissues.The formation of the MP is driven by interactions between a transmembrane mucin known as MUC1, located on the oral epitheliu