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This study aims to synthesize authentic mimics of MUC5AC and MUC5B, key mucins in the lungs, using N-carboxyanhydride polymerization. These synthetic models will mimic native mucin structures, providing a tool to study biochemical differences between MUC5AC and MUC5B. This research addresses gaps in understanding altered mucus properties in diseases like Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, with the goal of developing authentic mucin models to be used in future research.