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Localization of Secretory Mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B in Normal/Healthy Human Airways
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RATIONALE: MUC5AC and MUC5B are the predominant gel-forming mucins in the mucus layer of human airways. Each mucin has distinct functions and site-specific expression. However, the regional distribution of expression and cell types that secrete each mucin in normal/healthy human airways are not fully understood. OBJECTIVES: To characterize the regional distribution of MUC5B and MUC5AC in normal/healthy human airways and assess which cell types produce these mucins, referenced to the club cell secretory protein (CCSP). METHODS: Multiple airway regions from 16 nonsmoker lungs without a history of lung disease were studied. MUC5AC, MUC5B, and CCSP expression/colocalization were assessed by RNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry in five lungs with histologically healthy airways. Droplet digital PCR and cell cultures were performed for absolute quantification of MUC5AC/5B ratios and protein secretion, respectively. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Submucosal glands expressed MUC5B, but not MUC5AC. However, MUC5B was also extensively expressed in superficial epithelia throughout the airways except for the terminal bronchioles. Morphometric calculations revealed that the distal airway superficial epithelium was the predominant site for MUC5B expression, whereas MUC5AC expression was concentrated in proximal, cartilaginous airways. RNA in situ hybridization revealed MUC5AC and MUC5B were colocalized with CCSP-positive secretory cells in proximal superficial epithelia, whereas MUC5B and CCSP-copositive cells dominated distal regions. CONCLUSIONS: In normal/healthy human airways, MUC5B is the dominant secretory mucin in the superficial epithelium and glands, with distal airways being a major site of expression. MUC5B and MUC5AC expression is a property of CCSP-positive secretory cells in superficial airway epithelia.
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- Okuda, K., Chen, G., Subramani, D. B., Wolf, M., Gilmore, R. C., Kato, T., Radicioni, G., Kesimer, M., Chua, M., Dang, H., Livraghi-Butrico, A., Ehre, C., Doerschuk, C. M., Randell, S. H., Matsui, H., Nagase, T., O’Neal, W. K., & Boucher, R. C.
- Venue
- American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2019-03-15
- Volume
- 199
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 715-727
- ISSN
- 1073-449X (ISSN-L)
- 1535-4970
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- W2896532574
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- 293
- References
- 59
- FWCI
- 7.53
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- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
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