Axolotls are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs and even parts of the brain and heart. But the tailed amphibian ...

MHH researchers find antimicrobial peptides on axolotl skin that not only fight dangerous hospital germs but also tumour cells as an effective antibiotic alternative.

The mucous membrane of the large intestine helps the stool to pass. A typical bowel movement will not produce much mucus. It may be tawny or clear in color, and a person is unlikely to notice it.

Technically, mucus is a sticky, gelatinous material produced by membranes in the nose and sinuses that line your lungs, throat, mouth, nose, and sinuses. Its main function is to trap bacteria ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This barrier tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called junctions. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) encompasses a heterogeneous group of diseases, which predominantly affects the elderly. The peak incidence is at roughly 70 years. However, rare childhood cases ...

New York, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mucous membrane decontamination market size is slated to expand at ~15% CAGR between 2023 and 2035. The market is poised to garner a revenue ...

They happen when your immune system attacks your skin and mucous membranes -- the lining inside your mouth, nose, and other parts of your body. This causes blisters to form. Researchers have found ...

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