Biology, biochemistry and immunology of carcinoma-associated mucins

Abstract Epithelial cell mucins, originally described as carcinoma-associated antigens, play an important role in several biological systems. A recent workshop ∗ ∗The 4th International Workshop on Carcinoma-Associated Mucins was held in Cambridge, UK, on 27–31 July 1996. discussed the expanded role of these molecules in development, adhesion and antigen presentation.