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Submucosal gland distribution in the mouse has a genetic determination localized on chromosome 9.
Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society - 1 Feb 2001
Innes B A, Dorin J R
Abstract excerpt
Submucosal glands (SMG) are important secretory glands that are present in the major airways and bronchioles of humans. In mice the structure, cellular composition, and density of SMG are similar to those seen in humans, but the glands are present only in the trachea. Characterization of SMG is important as they secrete bacteriocidal products such as lactoferrin, lysozyme, and defensins believed to be of...
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