Goblet cells

Guardians of mucosal surfaces

Goblet cells are specialized secretory epithelial cells scattered throughout the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts that produce and secrete mucus. Their characteristic goblet-shaped appearance results from mucin-filled secretory vesicles that distend the apical portion of the cell.

Art by Olga Kurkina. Set in motion by Dr. Emanuele Petretto. Words by Dr. Suruchi Poddar. Project Coordinator: Dr. Masia Maksymowicz-Trivedi. Series Director: Dr. Radhika Patnala

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