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Major lipid classes of human meibum*
| Lipid class | % of total meibum lipid (w/w) | Ratio of saturated to unsaturated lipids within each class | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wax esters | 41±8 | 1:4.6 | (Butovich et al., 2012a) |
| Cholesteryl esters | ~31 | 4:1 | (Butovich, 2009a, 2010a) |
| Cholesterol | < 0.5 | n/a |
From (McMahon et al., 2013)
