The ulcerative colitis associated gene FUT8 regulates the quantity and quality of secreted mucins
G. Cantero, C. Burballa, Y. Ohkawa, T. Fukuda, Y. Harada, IBD Character Consortium, A. J. Curwin, N. Brouwers, G. A. Thun, J. Gu, I. G. Gut, V. Malhotra
This study shows that FUT8 regulates mucin secretion and viscoelastic properties, linking its dysfunction to ulcerative colitis pathogenesis.
bioRxiv · Nov 30, 2021Cell Biology