Mucus from pig stomachs is effective as anti-viral agent: May be useful in cosmetics and baby formula
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
Scientists are reporting that the mucus lining the stomachs of pigs could be a long-sought, abundant source of "mucins" being considered for use as broad-spectrum anti-viral agents to supplement baby formula and for use in personal hygiene and other consumer products to protect against a range of viral infections.