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How do lipids react to detergent?

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In the case of SHIELD and our technologies, the detergent Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) is used to dissolve the lipids in the cell membranes to improve tissue transparency. This same mechanism is what makes soaps and detergents effective in destroying bacteria and viruses like coronavirus

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