Ovulatory cervicovaginal mucus model replicating the hydrated, low-viscosity mucus, neutral pH.
Composed of:
- 8.75 mg/ml mucin
- 0.07 mg/ml NaCl
pH = 6.5
Luteal cervicovaginal mucus model replicating the thick, less hydrated mucus.
Composed of:
- 15.0 mg/ml mucin
- 0.07 mg/ml NaCl
pH = 5.07; 6.3; 7.0
Pregnancy cervicovaginal mucus model replicating the thick, highly viscous barrier mucus, and acidic pH.
Composed of:
- 30.0 mg/ml mucin
- 50.0 mg/ml albumin
- 0.07 mg/ml NaCl
pH = 8.0
Advantages
Replicates the natural composition and properties of vaginal mucus
Drug permeability studies, bacterial colonization research, microbiota growth, and targeted evaluation of drug efficacy for cervicovaginal applications Potential applications for spermatozoa selection
Standardized, reproducible, and ready-to-use mucus models that accelerates high-throughput drug and microbiome research and seamlessly integrates into existing workflows—saving time and streamlining discovery
Reduce the need for animal testing by mimicking human mucus, aligning with ethical and regulatory principles