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. 2010 Aug 17;2(3):143–154. doi: 10.1080/15459620590918466

TABLE I. Major Components of Mucus.

Species Molecular Weight or Atomic Mass Concentration
Na+ 23 g 91 ± 8 mM
K+ 39.1 g 60 ± 11 mM
Cl 35.5 g 102 ± 17 mM
Lactate 89 g 44 ± 17 mM
Glycoprotein not given 76 ± 18 g/L

Source: Data from Effros et al., “Dilution of Respiratory Solutes in Exhaled Condensates.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 165:663–669 (2002).