Press Release 21st July 2025

Aelius Biotech Launches Mucus Mondays -- a weekly series of facts on the physiological relevance of Mucus

Aelius Biotech is delighted to announce the launch of Mucus Mondays, a weekly series of facts on LinkedIn.

Mucus is not just a barrier. It has many characteristics that means Mucus, and the principle component Mucin, has other pivotal roles in physiology -- key roles that are often overlooked when scientists are developing new functional foods, formulations and pharmaceuticals. The series of short facts will explain why Mucus should not be left out of in vitro models of the Gastro-intestinal tract.

Aelius scientists are experts in the field of mucus and Gastro-intestinal modelling. Aelius Biotech offers the only combined digestion and absorption in vitro model in the world and can track from ingestion onwards. The model(s) support functional food, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical development. Screening or bespoke solutions can be provided.