Mucoproteins can be found throughout the body, including the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, airways, and the synovial fluid of the knees.
Mucoproteins are the proteins that are the building blocks of mucus, which is a protective barrier to the epithelia of cells.
It is semipermeable, so it acts as a barrier to most bacteria and pathogens, while allowing for the uptake of nutrients, water, and hormones.
[1] Mucoproteins are composed of o-linked carbohydrates as well as highly glycosylated proteins, which are held together by disulfide bonds.
[3] There are two subgroups in mycolytic medications and each one works differently to control the hypersecreted mucus.