Goblet cells refer to a type of cells found in our body, particularly in our respiratory and digestive systems. These cells, shaped like a goblet or a cup, produce mucus, which helps to protect and lubricate the lining of our organs.
Sentences with «goblet cells»
Resistant starch also prevented loss of goblet cells in the intestinal crypts and TNF - alpha expression in the cecum and increased T - reg cells in the brain by 10-fold. (resistantstarchresearch.com)
This was very efficient at reducing lung inflammation and production of mucous - generating goblet cells in our tests.» (sciencedaily.com)
Using cell culture and laboratory mouse experiments, the researchers showed that the enzyme, aldose reductase, is essential to a process known as goblet cell metaplasia that is seen in both asthma and COPD. (sciencedaily.com)