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Synthetic cervical mucus formulation.

Bríd T Burruano·Roger L Schnaare·Daniel Malamud
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Abstract

A synthetic formulation has been developed with viscosity, spinnbarkeit, and pH comparable to that reported for human cervical mucus. The formulation contains guar gum crosslinked with borate ion, mucin (dried porcine gastric), and a mixed preservative system in pH 7.4, 0.1M phosphate buffer. The guar gum source, mucin concentration, and method of preparation were shown to be critical factors in the performance of the formulation.

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BoratesCervix MucusChemistry, PharmaceuticalGalactansHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMannansMucinsPlant GumsVaginal Creams, Foams, and JelliesViscosityJournal Article

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Bríd T Burruano, Roger L Schnaare, Daniel Malamud. 2002. Synthetic cervical mucus formulation.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0010-7824(02)00336-0

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