Preferred Label : sebum;
Uberon definition : Fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands, and made of made of triglyceride
oils, wax, squalene, and metabolytes of fat-producing cells[BTO,WP].;
Uberon Function note : waterproofs skin;
Uberon Taxon note : The composition of sebum varies across species. In humans, the lipid content is as
follows: 25% wax monoesters, 41% triglycerides, 16% free fatty acids, 12% squalene;
Sapienic acid is a sebum fatty acid that is unique to humans.;
Origin ID : 0001866;
UMLS CUI : C0036511;
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Fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands, and made of made of triglyceride
oils, wax, squalene, and metabolytes of fat-producing cells[BTO,WP].
