Ether lipids are a perplexing class of lipids that feature ether linkages instead of the usual ester linkages found in most lipids. They are naturally present in cell membranes and play a crucial role in the structure and function of the membranes.
When it comes to drug delivery, researchers have explored ether lipids as potential systems for drug delivery to specific tissues or cells. One strategy is to utilize ether lipids as carriers for hydrophobic drugs, which can be enclosed in ether lipid vesicles. These vesicles can be targeted to specific tissues or cells by modifying the vesicle surface with ligands that bind to receptors on the target cells. Another approach is to use ether lipids as components of the drug delivery system itself. For instance, liposomes containing ether lipids have been developed, and it has been discovered that they can enhance liposome stability and drug release properties.
CD Bioparticles manufactures and supplies ether lipids for lipid system research. Contact us to find out how ether lipids can help your work.
Product Name | Catalog | Form | Unit Size | Price |
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16:0 Diether PC | CDLP-A1473 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
16:0 dimethylacetal | CDLP-A1501 | Chloroform | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
16:0-18:1 Diether PC | CDLP-A1470 | Chloroform | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
16:0-18:1 Diether PE | CDLP-A1474 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
16:0-18:1 Diether PG | CDLP-A1471 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
18:0 Diether PC | CDLP-A1467 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
18:0 dimethylacetal | CDLP-A1502 | Chloroform | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
18:1 Diether PC | CDLP-A1472 | Powder or Chloroform | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
18:1 dimethylacetal | CDLP-A946 | Chloroform | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
C16(Plasm) LPC | CDLP-A1511 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm) LPC | CDLP-A1510 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm) LPE | CDLP-A1507 | Powder | 10 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-18:1 PC | CDLP-A1508 | Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-18:1 PE | CDLP-A1504 | Powder or Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-20:4 PC | CDLP-A1509 | Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-20:4 PE | CDLP-A1505 | Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-22:6 PC | CDLP-A1506 | Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
C18(Plasm)-22:6 PE | CDLP-A945 | Chloroform | 5 mg | INQUIRY |
Edelfosine | CDLP-A949 | Powder | 5 mg | INQUIRY |