Prenatal development and histochemical characteristics of gastrointestinal mucins in sheep fetuses

In conclusion, gastrointestinal mucins may be involved in the formation of meconium during the prenatal period, and acidic mucins may contribute to the strength of the intestinal barrier against pathogens and digestive enzymes, as the barrier is not fully functional after birth. In the gastrointestinal tract, the number of goblet cells producing acidic mucins increased from the proximal to the distal end. The histomorphological structure of the proximal colon changed throughout the prenatal period.
Source: Microscopy Research and Technique - Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research