Stabilising biology at ambient temperature - without cryopreservation
our patented hydrogel technology stabilises living cells & tissues - enabling ambient storage & transport, no freezing required
Atelerix replaces ice with innovation. By encapsulating cells in a soft hydrogel matrix, we protect their structure and function - making it possible to store and ship them without damaging cold shock or logistics costs.
Our technology supports a wide range of biological materials, including but not limited to primary cells, stem cells, immune cells, organoids, and tissue biopsies, wherever lipid membranes are present.
A protective gel
engineered for biology
Our hydrogels form a biocompatible, semi-permeable matrix around the cells or tissues - providing cytoprotection, shielding from mechanical stress, and stabilising key biological structures.
The result? Samples retain their morphology, marker expression, and function after days at room temperature.
THE SCIENCE OF HYPOTHERMIC PRESERVATION
1. At 37°C (Mammalian body temperature) cells are metabolically active with a fluid membrane
2. As temperature decreases (hypothermia), cells enter a state of hibernation but are susceptible to membrane damage and subsequent death
3. Atelerix's gels stabilise cell membrane integrity and allows samples to be held at room or refrigerated temperature for extended periods
Fresh cells, cell models, tissues and viruses can be stored for up to 2 weeks without the need to freeze
Tested. Trusted. Transferable
Preserve, store, ship - without the freezer
in four simple steps
1. Prepare Your Sample
Suspend or plate your cells as normal
2. Encapsulate in Hydrogel
Apply our proprietary gel and let it gently solidify
3. Store or Ship at Room Temperature
Samples remain viable without ice or cryo equipment
4. Release When Ready
Dissolve the gel and recover your sample, ready to use
Why ambient wins
| Feature | Cryopreservation | Atelerix Encapsulation |
|---|---|---|
| Requires Freezers | Yes | No |
| Ultra-Cold Chain Logistics | Complex | Not Required |
| Cell Stress / Shock | High Risk | Minimised |
| Cost / Storage | High | Low |
| Reproducibility | Variable | Consistent |
Validation You Can Trust
Atelerix technology has been rigorously tested across diverse cell types, tissues, and applications. Independent and collaborative studies demonstrate that our hypothermic hydrogel preservation consistently maintains viability, function, and integrity without the need for cryopreservation.
Validated. Reliable. Ready.
To date, Atelerix products have been tested against over 80+ cell, tissue and virus types including T cells & NK cells, monocytes / PBMCs, MSCs / iPSCs, organoids & spheroids and whole blood & tissue samples but to name a few.
