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Natural Lipids

High-purity natural lipids for cell biology, analytical, and therapeutic research.

Natural lipids are essential molecules that serve as structural, functional, and signaling components across biological systems. At Avanta Research™, our research-grade natural lipids are derived from high-quality plant and animal sources and refined for purity, performance, and reproducibility. Whether you're working in membrane biology, lipidomics, or drug delivery, our phospholipids, sphingolipids, and sterols are optimized to meet the strict demands of modern science.

Each product is tested for consistency, validated analytically, and backed by Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and full traceability, so you can focus on your research, not reagent reliability.

Why natural lipids matter in scientific research.

Natural lipids are far more than just structural components; they're dynamic molecules that support the essential architecture and function of all biological membranes. Their role in cellular integrity, energy storage, and signaling makes them indispensable to nearly every aspect of molecular biology and clinical research.

  • Cellular structure: Natural lipids, including phospholipids and sphingolipids, are the backbone of biological membranes. They define membrane architecture, mediate protein localization, and influence membrane fluidity and curvature.

  • Functional dynamics: These lipids regulate protein interactions, membrane trafficking, and compartmentalization through lipid rafts and vesicle formation.

  • Biochemical precursors: Natural lipids serve as substrates for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including eicosanoids, steroid hormones, and bile acids, all of which regulate inflammation, immunity, and metabolism.

These functions collectively explain why natural lipids remain central to research into everything from metabolic disease to drug delivery innovation.

Lipid classes we provide.

Avanti Research™ offers a robust selection of lipid classes, each carefully sourced and purified to more than 97 percent.

  • Phospholipids: Natural glycerophospholipids are crucial for forming bilayers and modeling membrane behavior.

  • Sphingolipids: High-purity natural sphingomyelins and ceremides, essential for studying membrane microdomains, skin barrier function, and sphingolipid signaling.

  • Sterols: Choose from cholesterol and plant-derived sitosterol for researching membrane dynamics, lipid rafts, and hormonal precursors.

  • Lipid extracts: We offer total and polar lipid extracts derived from E. coli, brain, heart, liver, and yeast, delivering complex native lipid mixtures for experimental replication of biological membranes.

  • Sunflower: Our sunflower lipid catalog features individual, naturally sourced phospholipids, including PE, PS, PA, PG, and PC, refined for consistency and purity. These options support formulation studies, membrane research, and nutraceutical applications.

All products come with a CoA and MSDS with batch-level traceability and scalable supply options.

Key applications in research & industry.

  • Membrane and vesicle biology: Natural lipids are fundamental for creating synthetic membranes, modeling bilayers, and studying vesicle fusion and lipid raft formation.

  • Lipidomics and mass spectrometry: High-purity standards are critical for LC-MS quantifications, metabolic tracing, and profiling lipid signatures in cells, tissues, and biofluids.

  • Drug and nutraceutical development: Ceramides, sterols, and various other bioactive lipids are strategically utilized in the development of innovative therapeutic formulations and functional foods.

  • Signaling and metabolism: Lipids like sphingomyelins act as signaling mediators and metabolic regulators in pathways related to inflammation, apoptosis, and insulin resistance.

Natural lipids from Avanti Research™ mean quality you can trust.

Avanti Research™ is committed to delivering uncompromising quality with every natural lipid we offer. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to support rigorous scientific standards across disciplines.

  • Processed under stringent quality control

  • Purified to ≥97% with CoA and MSDS documentation included

  • Batch-tested to ensure reproducibility

  • Available in standard, bulk, and custom quantities

  • Proven compatibility with lipidomics, LC-MS, and formulation platforms.

FAQs

What defines a “natural lipid”?

A natural lipid is derived from biological sources (plants or animals) and retains its native structure. These lipids have not been synthetically altered and are used to mimic physiological conditions in research.

Are these lipids suitable for LC‑MS analysis?

Yes. We provide high-purity natural lipids with minimal to no contaminants at over 97 percent purity, which makes them ideal for mass spectrometry workflows.

Can these lipids be used in liposome formulations?

Also, yes. Our phospholipids and sterols are widely used in forming stable liposomes for drug delivery and encapsulation studies.

Is custom packaging or synthesis available?

Absolutely. We offer flexible sizing options and can also assist you with custom sourcing or blending to fit your experimental needs.