Mucin 2 coats the epithelia of the intestines, airways, and other mucus membrane-containing organs. Thought to provide a protective, lubricating barrier against particles and infectious agents at mucosal surfaces. Major constituent of both the inner and outer mucus layers of the colon and may play a role in excluding bacteria from the inner mucus layer. [UniProt]

Store the MUC2 antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).