Molecular and Cellular biology

AGTC Bioproducts Announces Strategic Partnership with TransGen Biotech, Inc.

AGTC Bioproducts is pleased to announce its partnership with TransGen Biotech, Inc., a recognized biotechnology company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of molecular and cellular biology products for life science research and molecular diagnostics. This partnership represents an important opportunity to expand access to innovative biotechnology products, molecular biology reagents, and advanced laboratory solutions designed to support scientific research and experimental development.

Through this collaboration, AGTC Bioproducts aims to strengthen its product offering by providing researchers, academic institutions, biotechnology companies, and diagnostic laboratories with access to TransGen Biotech's extensive portfolio of more than 200 molecular and cellular biology products and kits. These solutions cover a broad range of laboratory applications, including DNA and RNA analysis, PCR amplification, molecular cloning, gene expression, protein analysis, cell culture, and nucleic acid purification.

About TransGen Biotech, Inc.

Founded in 2001 by three scientists, TransGen Biotech, Inc. was established with a clear mission: to develop innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products that meet the evolving needs of life science research. From its early development, the company has focused on combining scientific expertise, technological innovation, and product accessibility to support researchers working across different areas of molecular and cellular biology.

On March 21, 2006, TransGen Biotech was officially incorporated in Beijing, China. The company subsequently established its headquarters, research and development (R&D) operations, and manufacturing facilities in Beijing, creating an integrated environment dedicated to product development, quality management, and biotechnology manufacturing.

Today, TransGen Biotech employs more than 100 biologists in Beijing and operates through a distribution network comprising more than 30 distribution centres covering all major cities in China. This infrastructure enables the company to support the development, production, and distribution of a diverse range of laboratory products for scientific and diagnostic applications.

The company's extensive research and development experience, together with its state-of-the-art facilities, provides the foundation for the continuous development of new products and the improvement of existing technologies. By maintaining a strong focus on scientific innovation and manufacturing capabilities, TransGen Biotech aims to deliver high-quality solutions that respond to the practical requirements of modern laboratories.

Scientific Innovation and Quality Recognition

Scientific innovation and product quality have been central to TransGen Biotech's development. Its commitment to research, technological advancement, and manufacturing excellence has contributed to the company's recognition within China's biotechnology sector.

In 2006, 2009, and 2012, TransGen Biotech was consecutively recognized as one of the High-Tech Corporations in Beijing by the Beijing local government. These distinctions highlight the company's contribution to technological development and its continued involvement in the biotechnology industry.

In 2015, TransGen Biotech achieved ISO 9000 and ISO 13485 accredited certifications, reflecting its commitment to quality management and internationally recognized standards relevant to its activities.

The company's emphasis on quality management, research capabilities, and manufacturing infrastructure supports the development of laboratory reagents and kits intended for a wide range of molecular biology and cellular research applications.

A Comprehensive Portfolio of Molecular and Cellular Biology Products

TransGen Biotech offers an extensive portfolio of more than 200 products designed to support different stages of laboratory research, from nucleic acid manipulation and amplification to protein analysis and cell-based experiments.

Its product range includes molecular biology enzymes, PCR reagents, cloning systems, nucleic acid purification kits, protein markers, cell culture products, transfection reagents, and antibodies.

Restriction Enzymes and Molecular Cloning

TransGen Biotech provides 5-minute fast restriction enzymes developed for molecular biology workflows involving DNA digestion and manipulation. Restriction enzymes are essential tools for recognizing specific DNA sequences and cutting DNA molecules at defined sites.

These enzymes are commonly used in molecular cloning, recombinant DNA construction, plasmid analysis, and genetic engineering applications. Fast restriction enzyme systems can help streamline experimental workflows and reduce reaction times during routine DNA processing.

The company's portfolio also includes 5-minute PCR product cloning solutions and expression vectors, supporting researchers in the preparation and construction of recombinant DNA molecules for downstream molecular biology applications.

DNA Markers and Competent Cells

The product range includes plasmid-based DNA markers, which are used as molecular references during DNA electrophoresis and analysis. DNA markers help researchers estimate fragment sizes and evaluate the results of molecular cloning, restriction digestion, and PCR experiments.

TransGen Biotech also develops high-efficiency chemically competent cells for bacterial transformation and molecular cloning procedures. These cells are designed to facilitate the introduction of plasmid DNA into bacterial hosts, supporting recombinant DNA propagation, plasmid amplification, and genetic engineering workflows.

Competent cells are particularly important in laboratories performing routine cloning experiments, plasmid construction, and the preparation of recombinant bacterial strains.

PCR Enzymes and Supermix Solutions

PCR amplification is one of the most widely used techniques in molecular biology, enabling researchers to selectively amplify specific DNA sequences for subsequent analysis.

TransGen Biotech offers a variety of PCR enzymes and PCR Supermix solutions designed to support different amplification requirements. These products provide researchers with reagents for routine PCR experiments, DNA amplification, and molecular analysis.

Supermix formulations help simplify experimental preparation by combining essential PCR components into convenient reaction mixtures. This can reduce the number of individual reagents that need to be handled during reaction setup and support consistency across experiments.

Reverse Transcription and qPCR Reagents

For research involving RNA analysis and gene expression, TransGen Biotech provides RNase H-deficient and high-temperature reverse transcriptase enzymes.

Reverse transcription enzymes are used to convert RNA molecules into complementary DNA (cDNA), providing a starting material for downstream molecular biology applications, including PCR and quantitative gene expression analysis.

The company's portfolio also includes qPCR and qRT-PCR Supermix solutions, which support quantitative nucleic acid analysis.

Quantitative PCR (qPCR) allows researchers to monitor DNA amplification in real time, while quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) combines reverse transcription with real-time amplification to investigate RNA expression patterns.

These techniques are widely used in gene expression studies, molecular diagnostics research, pathogen detection, and investigations of biological pathways.

Mutagenesis Kits and Nucleic Acid Purification

TransGen Biotech also develops high-efficiency mutagenesis kits for introducing targeted genetic modifications into DNA sequences.

Site-directed mutagenesis is an important molecular biology technique used to investigate gene function, examine protein structure-function relationships, and study the biological consequences of specific nucleotide substitutions.

In addition, the company's product range includes high-quality nucleic acid extraction and purification kits designed to support the isolation and purification of DNA and RNA from different biological samples.

Reliable nucleic acid extraction is an essential step in molecular biology workflows because the quality and purity of isolated genetic material can influence the performance of downstream applications such as PCR, sequencing, cloning, and gene expression analysis.

Protein Markers and Western Blot Products

Protein analysis represents another important component of the TransGen Biotech portfolio.

The company provides unstained and prestained protein markers, as well as Western blot markers, to support electrophoresis and protein detection workflows.

Protein molecular weight markers serve as reference standards during gel electrophoresis, helping researchers estimate the molecular weights of separated proteins. Prestained markers provide visible reference bands during electrophoresis and membrane transfer procedures, while unstained markers offer additional options for protein analysis.

Western blot markers are particularly useful in experiments involving protein separation, membrane transfer, and immunodetection. for more information 

The product portfolio also includes protein purification resins, which support the isolation and purification of target proteins from complex biological mixtures. These materials are relevant to recombinant protein production, biochemical characterization, and protein research applications. for more information 

Cell Culture and Transfection Reagents

TransGen Biotech's portfolio extends beyond molecular biology reagents to include cell culture and transfection products.

Cell culture is an essential technique in biotechnology, biomedical research, and cellular biology. It enables researchers to maintain and study cells under controlled laboratory conditions for investigations involving cell growth, metabolism, gene expression, and cellular responses.

Transfection reagents facilitate the introduction of nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, into cells. These techniques are widely used in gene expression studies, functional genomics, recombinant protein research, and the investigation of cellular pathways. for more information 

The availability of cell culture and transfection solutions within the company's product range supports experimental workflows that combine molecular biology methods with cell-based research.

Antibodies for Life Science Research

TransGen Biotech also offers antibodies for molecular and cellular biology research.

Antibodies are important analytical tools used to recognize and detect specific antigens or target proteins in biological samples. Depending on their applications, they can support techniques such as Western blotting, immunodetection, and other antibody-based research methods.

Their use contributes to the investigation of protein expression, molecular interactions, cellular signaling, and biological mechanisms.

Supporting Researchers Across Multiple Life Science Applications

Through its broad product portfolio, TransGen Biotech provides laboratory solutions that address different experimental requirements across modern life science research.

Its molecular biology products support DNA manipulation, genetic engineering, nucleic acid amplification, and gene expression analysis. Protein-related reagents facilitate electrophoresis, Western blotting, and purification procedures, while cell culture and transfection products support research involving cellular models.

These products are relevant to a wide range of scientific environments, including:

  • Molecular Biology: DNA extraction, PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid preparation, and genetic modification.

  • Genetic Research: Gene expression analysis, reverse transcription, quantitative PCR, and site-directed mutagenesis.

  • Cellular Biology: Cell culture, transfection, and investigations of cellular processes.

  • Protein Research: Protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, molecular weight analysis, and protein purification.

  • Molecular Diagnostics Research: Nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and analytical workflows.

  • Biotechnology and Academic Research: Laboratory experiments, recombinant DNA technology, and the development of new research applications.

By offering products covering multiple stages of laboratory experimentation, TransGen Biotech aims to provide researchers with accessible solutions for routine and advanced scientific workflows.

AGTC Bioproducts and TransGen Biotech: A Partnership for Life Science Research

The partnership between AGTC Bioproducts and TransGen Biotech represents an opportunity to connect researchers with a broad selection of molecular biology and cellular research products.

Through this collaboration, AGTC Bioproducts is pleased to work with a biotechnology manufacturer whose activities encompass research and development, product manufacturing, and the distribution of specialized laboratory reagents.

Access to TransGen Biotech's portfolio can support laboratories looking for molecular biology enzymes, PCR reagents, cloning systems, nucleic acid purification kits, protein analysis products, cell culture reagents, and antibodies.

As scientific research continues to advance, laboratories require dependable reagents and practical tools capable of supporting increasingly diverse experimental needs. Partnerships between biotechnology manufacturers and product distributors help facilitate access to specialized research solutions and broaden the range of products available to the scientific community.

Advancing Life Science Discovery Through Innovation

As a biotechnology company with an established presence in China, TransGen Biotech continues to focus on developing products that respond to the needs of molecular and cellular biology researchers.

Its scientific expertise, R&D experience, manufacturing facilities, distribution network, and extensive product portfolio provide a foundation for supporting research activities across numerous life science disciplines.

AGTC Bioproducts is pleased to announce this partnership and looks forward to making TransGen Biotech products available to researchers seeking innovative and cost-effective laboratory solutions.

As a leading bioreagent company in China, TransGen Biotech looks forward to partnering with researchers in their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries in life science research.