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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 137-140 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Contraception |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2002 |
Keywords
- Cervical
- Formulation
- Guar gum
- Mucus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology