Goblet cells secrete mucus, forming a protective layer that prevents harmful pathogens from reaching the inner gut tissues. However, Dr. Llorente points out that these cells serve far beyond mucus ...

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation can cause a loss of protective goblet cells from the colon's inner lining, which can be fatal. But boosting those cells beforehand could improve the outcome.

Some of these cells absorb nutrients from the digestive contents, whereas others (called goblet cells) secrete a lubricating mucus that helps the contents travel smoothly. However, the multiple ...

Goblet cells are closely related to autoimmune diseases including dry eyes and chemical burns. Therefore, it is very important to examine the status of goblet cells to better understand and ...

Dr. Tonetti states, "This interplay between goblet cells and the gut microbiome is essential to sustaining both a strong immune defense and tolerance." The findings open promising avenues for ...

which is also found on ciliated cells. Goblet cells are also found abundantly in the bronchial epithelium, and these cells primarily produce mucin. Mucin is vital to trap disease-causing germs ...

There are many variants of "goblet cells" in the intestines and they seem to have different functions, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg. The study indicates that defects in ...

Scientists discovered that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of the entry proteins that the COVID-19 virus uses to get into our cells, which could help explain the high rate ...

A research team demonstrated non-invasive imaging of conjunctival goblet cells (CGCs) in live rabbit eyes for the diagnosis of ocular surface diseases including dry eye disease (DED). A Korean ...

In a recent study, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have provided new insights into the central role of goblet cells—specialized cells that line the gut—in maintaining a ...