Functional Hydrogel Gel Beads by RAN Biotech
The gel beads are engineered for high-efficiency droplet microfluidics and single-cell RNA-seq. Available in dissolvable, photocleavable, and magnetic formats with barcode diversity up to 885k. Compatible with Drop-seq, inDrops, HyDrop, and PTE systems.
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Dissolvable & Customizable Gel Beads for Droplet Microfluidics and Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
Empower your scientific discovery with NextGen lab consumables—now available through Atlantis Bioscience. Designed by a team of expert scientists and technologists, these highly customizable hydrogel beads are engineered to support the latest single-cell sequencing, molecular capture, and microfluidic technologies. Whether you’re working with Drop-Seq, inDrops, HyDrop, or your own custom platform, these beads deliver reliable, flexible, and innovative performance.
⭐FunGelBead™ – Functionalized Gel Beads for Research Innovation
Customizable for a range of experimental setups, the FunGelBead™ is designed for high-performance applications in single-cell RNA sequencing, molecular capture, and microfluidics.
Key Features:
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Custom bead sizing for optimal fit in your system
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Select from superparamagnetic, dissolvable, or fluorescent properties
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Chip-based and chip-free platform compatibility
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Fully modifiable surface chemistry to capture your molecule of interest
Applications:
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Single-cell RNA-seq (Drop-Seq, inDrops)
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Custom sequencing workflows
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Cell encapsulation and molecular barcoding
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High-throughput omics applications
⭐Universal Hydrogel Beads – Customize in Your Own Lab
With UniversalBead™ Technology, you can functionalize hydrogel beads in-house using common chemical linkages.
Product Highlights:
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Functional groups: Amine, DBCE, Hydroxyl, or custom modifications
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Reacts with: NHS, azide, hydroxyl, or other complementary groups
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Ideal for custom oligo attachment and molecular probe development
Best For:
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Researchers needing flexible surface functionalization
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Custom chemistry workflows
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Development of unique capture beads for sequencing or diagnostics
⭐Barcode Gel Beads – Pre-Functionalized for High-Throughput Molecular Barcoding
Barcode Gel Beads are engineered for mechanical stability, compression resistance, and outstanding compatibility with microfluidic devices and Particle Templated Emulsification (PTE) methods.
| Product Name | Key Features | Barcode Diversity | Cat. No. |
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| RANscBead-X1 | Affordable, dissolvable, polyT capture, 71.5 μm | 37K | RANscBead-X1-1M |
| HyDrop PolyT Beads | Dissolvable, polyT capture | 885K | FGB-HyDrop-polyT-1M |
| HyDrop scATAC Beads | Dissolvable, scATAC-compatible | ~885K | FGB-HyDrop-ATAC-1M |
| CustomSeqReady (inDrop) | Photocleavable, adapter for custom sequence addition | 147K | CustomSeqReadyID-1M |
| CustomSeqReady (HyDrop) | Dissolvable, adapter for custom sequence addition | ~885K | CustomSeqReadyHD-1M |
| InDrop PolyT Beads | Photocleavable, polyT capture | 147K | FGB-InDrop-polyT-1M |
| InDrop Mag PolyT Beads | Superparamagnetic, polyT, photocleavable | 147K | FGB-InDrop-Mag-polyT-1M |
⭐Other Hydrogel Bead Options Available
For developers and prototypers, we offers a broad range of base and specialty beads:
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Universal Beads (Amine-Terminated) – UniversalBead-1M
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Non-functionalized “Dummy” Beads – DummyBead-1M
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DTT-Dissolvable Non-functionalized Beads – DissolvBead-1M
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Fluorescent Polyacrylamide Beads – FluoreBead-1M
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Custom Beads – Available on Request
Why Choose Our Gel Beads ?
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Fully validated in advanced single-cell platforms
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Scientist-developed, lab-optimized materials
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Flexible for chip and chip-free workflows
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Trusted by innovation-driven life science researchers
Common Use Cases:
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What are these hydrogel beads used for? → Ideal for barcoding RNA/DNA, molecular capture, and single-cell analysis.
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Where are these beads applied? → Used in genomics labs, biotech R&D, academic research, and molecular diagnostics development.
Why Purchase from Atlantis Bioscience?
✅ Extensive Product Access: Choose from 1000+ top-tier products—viral vectors, cell culture media, and precision tools from trusted partners.
✅ Global Reach: We serve researchers across Asia, Europe, and South America with fast, reliable distribution.
✅ Expert Support: Our PhD-level team offers hands-on technical help to guide your research forward.
✅ A Partner for Life: We build long-term relationships—helping you find the right solutions at every step.
Explore the full line of Gel Beads at Atlantis Bioscience.
Reach out to request custom bead designs or consult with our technical specialists to find the right beads for your workflow.
email: [email protected]
website: www.atlantisbioscience.com/contact-us/
Variation
| Product Name | Key Features | Barcode Diversity | Catalog Number |
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| RANscBead-X1 | Affordable, dissolvable, polyT capture, 71.5 μm | 37,000 | RANscBead-X1-1M |
| HyDrop PolyT Barcode Beads | Dissolvable, polyT capture for scRNA-Seq | 884,736 | FGB-HyDrop-polyT-1M |
| HyDrop scATAC Barcode Beads | Dissolvable, for scATAC-Seq | 884,736 | FGB-HyDrop-ATAC-1M |
| CustomSeqReady Barcode Beads (inDrop) | Photocleavable, adapter for user-added capture sequence | 147,000 | CustomSeqReadyID-1M |
| CustomSeqReady Barcode Beads (HyDrop) | Dissolvable, adapter for user-added capture sequence | 884,736 | CustomSeqReadyHD-1M |
| InDrop PolyT Barcode Beads | Photocleavable, polyT capture | 147,000 | FGB-InDrop-polyT-1M |
| InDrop Magnetic PolyT Barcode Beads | Photocleavable, superparamagnetic, polyT capture | 147,000 | FGB-InDrop-Mag-polyT-1M |
| Universal Hydrogel Beads (Amine-Terminated) | Custom functionalization via common chemical groups | N/A | UniversalBead-1M |
| Dummy Beads | Non-functionalized polyacrylamide beads | N/A | DummyBead-1M |
| Dissolvable Beads | DTT-dissolvable, non-functionalized | N/A | DissolvBead-1M |
| Fluorescent Beads | Fluorescent polyacrylamide beads | N/A | FluoreBead-1M |
| Custom Gel Beads | Tailored to user specification | Upon request | Contact for Form |
Available Shipping Region
These Gel Beads are currently available for shipping exclusively across Asia through Atlantis Bioscience.
We proudly support researchers in the following regions:
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Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines)
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East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan)
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South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)
Orders placed from within Asia are fulfilled promptly with reliable logistics and dedicated customer support.
❗Please note: Shipping outside Asia is not available at this time. For international inquiries, kindly contact us for further assistance or alternative sourcing options.
Why Choose This Product
Functionalized Gel Beads are trusted by scientists worldwide for their precision, versatility, and compatibility with cutting-edge single-cell and molecular workflows. Here’s why researchers choose them:
✅ Scientifically Validated
Cite in peer-reviewed research, including:
Simmons, A. J., & Lau, K. S. (2022). Dissociation and inDrops microfluidic encapsulation of human gut tissues for single-cell atlasing studies.
STAR Protocols, 3(3), 101570.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101570
This demonstrates their successful application in real-world, high-impact single-cell studies.
✅ Patented Technology
The gel bead platform is built on patented innovation:
Patent: Universal Functionalized Beads and Method of Making Same
Filed: December 18, 2020
This ensures exclusive manufacturing methods and reproducible functionalization across batches.
✅ Unmatched Customizability
Choose from:
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Functional groups: amine, azide, DBCE, hydroxyl, and more
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Bead types: dissolvable, photocleavable, superparamagnetic, fluorescent
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Compatible formats: Drop-seq, inDrops, HyDrop, and chip-free PTE workflows
