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Determining what binds to mucus

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The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed out — it can bind to drugs, toxins or microbes, potentially impacting human health. However, relatively little is known about such interactions. Now, researchers say they have developed a new way of analyzing mucus binding that could lead to better drug development.