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Thermogelation property evaluation of TMS gel.
| Sample | Vaginal Fluid (VF) | Seminal Fluid (SF) | TMS Gel:VF or SF Ratio | Thermogelation Temp. (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMS gel (pH 4.2) | − | − | - | 21.8 ± 1 |
| TMS gel (pH 4.2) in VF | + | − | 1:1 | 37.9 ± 4.2 |
| TMS gel (pH 4.2) in SF | − | + | 1:1 | >40 |
| TMS gel (pH 4.2) in VF + SF | + | + | 1:1 | 38.6 ± 2.9 |
| TMS gel (pH 7.4) | − | − | - | 15.2 ± 1.4 |
| TMS gel (pH 7.4) in VF | + | − | 1:1 | 36.4 ± 0.23 |
| TMS gel (pH 7.4) in SF | − | + | 1:1 | 35.7 ± 2.6 |
| TMS gel (pH 7.4) in VF + SF | + | + | 1:1 | 29.2 ± 6.7 |
