The presence of glycolipids on wool fibers has been detected by analyzing the solubilized material when wool is treated with different organic solvents selected to remove internal lipids. One of these has been isolated and identified as a glucosilceramide. These compounds are thought to contribute to the bilayer structure that may be present in the β-layers of the cell membrane complex.
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