Specialty Oligonucleotides

Advanced modalities, targeting, conjugation, and engineered oligo formats—built for today’s therapeutic and translational programs.

Therapeutic modalities Targeting & delivery Bioorthogonal conjugation Complex architectures

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Overview

Bio-Synthesis supports specialty oligonucleotide programs from concept through development—combining custom synthesis, advanced chemistry, and precision conjugation to deliver complex, application-ready constructs. Whether you’re developing gene-silencing therapeutics, targeted delivery systems, or functional research tools, our platform is designed to help you move faster with reliable quality and flexible options.

Built to spec

Therapeutic modalities, targeting ligands, payloads, labels, and complex formats—configured to your application.

Smarter delivery

Tissue targeting, uptake/internalization, and release-focused strategies to improve functional performance.

De-risked execution

Experienced chemistry + conjugation workflows that reduce trial-and-error and improve reproducibility.

Therapeutic Modalities

Oligo platforms defined by mechanism of action—optimized for potency, stability, and PK.

RNAiGene silencing
siRNA (RNAi)

Double-stranded RNA designs for RISC-mediated mRNA cleavage; options include stabilization chemistries and conjugation for delivery.

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AntisenseASO
ASO & Gapmer Designs

Steric-blocking and RNase H-active gapmer architectures with backbone/sugar modifications and validated QC options.

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RNA processingSplice
Splice-Switching Oligos

Fully modified antisense constructs designed to modulate splicing without RNase H activation.

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RegulatorymiRNA
miRNA Mimics & Inhibitors

miRNA modulation formats for gain- or loss-of-function workflows; chemistry options tuned for stability and specificity.

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Binders3D fold
Aptamers

Single-stranded DNA/RNA binders to proteins or small molecules; can be functionalized for targeting or imaging workflows.

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Oligo–Drug Conjugates (ODCs)

Pharmacologically active payloads linked to oligonucleotides using controlled linker design, release engineering, and site-specific conjugation strategies.

PayloadDrug
Small-molecule payload conjugation

Conjugation of pharmacologically active small-molecule payloads to oligos with architectures tuned for stability, activity, and intended mechanism.

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LinkersCleavable
Cleavable linker technologies

Linker options to balance circulation stability and intracellular release (e.g., redox-, pH-, or enzyme-triggered cleavage).

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ReleaseControl
Controlled release strategies

Designs that control where/when payload is released to support functional delivery—often the key lever for potency and safety.

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BioorthogonalSite-specific
Bioorthogonal conjugation

Click-ready handles and orthogonal ligations for site-specific, reproducible conjugate architectures and cleaner product profiles.

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Tissue & Receptor Targeting

Targeting strategies that guide biodistribution and receptor engagement for improved tissue specificity.

HepatocyteGalNAc
GalNAc-Conjugated Oligos

ASGPR-mediated liver targeting formats compatible with siRNA and antisense workflows.

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LigandFolate
Folate-Conjugated Oligos

Folate receptor targeting for selective uptake; available with site-specific conjugation handles.

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TargetingLigands
Receptor-Targeting Ligand Conjugates

Custom small-molecule ligands and targeting motifs coupled to oligos for receptor-mediated delivery.

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Cellular Uptake & Intracellular Delivery

Conjugation formats that promote cell entry and improve intracellular delivery.

CPPPeptide
Peptide–Oligo Conjugates

Cell-penetrating peptides and uptake-enhancing motifs to increase internalization across cell types.

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LipidPK/Uptake
Lipid-Conjugated Oligos

Cholesterol and other lipid formats that enhance uptake and alter biodistribution and plasma exposure.

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IntracellularRelease
Endosomal Escape Technologies

Chemistries and motifs designed to improve endosomal escape and cytosolic delivery for higher functional delivery to cytosol or nucleus.

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Advanced Chemistry Platforms

Backbone and sugar chemistries that tune nuclease resistance, affinity, potency, and safety.

Backbone analogPMO/TMO
Morpholino (PMO/TMO)

Neutral-backbone morpholino oligos designed for steric-blocking applications (e.g., splice switching) with enhanced nuclease resistance.

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Backbone analogPNA
PNA (Peptide Nucleic Acid)

Peptide-like backbone oligos with high binding affinity and strong biological stability for specialized binding and assay applications.

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Constrained sugarBNA/LNA
BNA / LNA

Conformationally constrained sugar chemistries that increase duplex stability and affinity—commonly used to improve potency and specificity.

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PhosphateLinkage
Backbone / Linkage Modifications

Internucleotide linkage chemistries (e.g., phosphorothioate, methylphosphonate and related options) to tune stability, PK, and activity.

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Ribose2′
2′ Sugar Modifications

2′-position sugar modifications (e.g., 2′-OMe, 2′-MOE, cEt, 2′-F) to enhance nuclease resistance and binding performance.

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Sugar analogsExpanded
Additional Sugar Modifications

Expanded sugar-chemistry options such as cEt, ENA, TNA, SNA, UNA, and GNA to tune conformation, affinity, stability, and biological behavior for specialized applications.

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Advanced Structural Formats

Non-linear architectures and engineered topologies for multivalency, avidity, and modular function.

TopologyCircular
Circular Oligos

Covalently closed oligos that can enhance stability and enable specialized applications.

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ArchitectureBranched
Branched Oligos

Multi-arm constructs from defined branching points for increased functional density.

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MultivalentDendrimer
Dendrimer & Multimeric Constructs

Highly multivalent formats and multi-oligo assemblies for avidity and modular design.

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Probes & Detection Platforms

Custom probe design and synthesis platforms supporting qPCR, FISH, signal amplification, spatial transcriptomics, and advanced molecular detection workflows.

Custom Design
Probe Services at BSI

End-to-end probe design, synthesis, labeling, and optimization services tailored to your assay platform.

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qPCR Hydrolysis
qPCR Probes

Real-time PCR probe formats including hydrolysis-based systems for quantitative gene expression and diagnostic applications.

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qPCR Hairpin
Molecular Beacon

Hairpin-structured probes enabling sequence-specific fluorescence upon hybridization.

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FRET qPCR
LightCycler FRET Probes

Dual-probe FRET systems designed for high-specificity detection in real-time PCR workflows.

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Minor Groove Binder
MGB Probes

Minor groove binder-enhanced probes that improve melting temperature and specificity in short probe designs.

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Spatial Transcriptomics
MERFISH Probes

Multiplexed Error-Robust Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (MERFISH) probes for high-throughput spatial gene expression analysis.

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FISH PNA
PNA FISH Probes

Peptide nucleic acid-based FISH probes offering strong binding affinity and high specificity for cytogenetic applications.

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Signal Amplification
bDNA Amplifier Probes

Branched DNA amplification probe systems designed to enhance signal sensitivity without target amplification.

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Enhanced Affinity
Affinity-enhanced Probes

Chemically modified probe formats engineered to improve binding strength, specificity, and assay robustness.

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Need help selecting the right probe format?

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Functionalized Oligos

Research and translational formats with built-in labels, handles, and affinity tags for workflows across discovery and development.

FluorescentLabels
Fluorophore-Labeled Oligos

Fluorescent tags for tracking, uptake studies, and assay readouts.

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AffinityBiotin
Biotinylated & Affinity-Tagged Oligos

Affinity handles for pull-down, capture, and binding workflows.

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ChemistryClick-ready
Click-Ready Oligos

Azide/alkyne and other orthogonal handles for rapid post-synthesis functionalization.

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Imaging Probes

Oligonucleotide imaging formats to support localization, biodistribution, and molecular detection workflows.

FluorescenceIn vitro
Fluorescent Imaging Probes

Probe designs for microscopy, flow, and imaging-based assays (including FRET formats where applicable).

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In vivoNIR
Near-Infrared (NIR) Conjugates

NIR dye conjugates to support in vivo tracking and biodistribution studies.

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RadiolabelTracing
Radiolabeled Oligos

Radiotracer designs for quantitative biodistribution and imaging workflows (where applicable).

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Oligo–Macromolecule Conjugates

Oligonucleotides conjugated to proteins and other macromolecules for targeting, diagnostics, and advanced molecular assemblies.

TargetingAOC
Antibody–Oligo Conjugates

Antibody-mediated targeting formats (AOCs) for receptor-driven tissue delivery and specialized assay applications.

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Targeting VHH
Nanobody–Oligo Conjugates

Site-specific conjugation of single-domain antibodies (VHH nanobodies) to oligonucleotides for compact, high-affinity targeting with improved tissue penetration and engineered specificity.

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Biologics Recombinant
Recombinant Protein–Oligo Conjugates

Covalent conjugation of engineered recombinant proteins to oligonucleotides for targeted delivery, functional modulation, or assay-driven applications with controlled orientation and linker design.

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EnzymesAssay
Enzyme–Oligo Conjugates

Enzyme-linked oligos for signal amplification, detection systems, or specialized functional assays.

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CarrierPK
Carrier Protein–Oligo Conjugates

Protein carriers to support exposure and delivery strategies; site-specific coupling options available.

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PolymerDelivery
Polymer–Oligo Conjugates

Oligonucleotides conjugated to synthetic or natural polymers (e.g., PEG, PLGA, PEI, HPMA) to enhance stability, circulation time, controlled release, or nanostructure formation for advanced delivery applications.

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Contact

Speak to an Oligo Scientist

Share sequences, modality (siRNA/ASO/aptamer), targeting or conjugation needs, purity/scale requirements, and intended application. We’ll
recommend a practical build + QC strategy and provide a quote.

Tip: If your project includes multiple sequences, provide a list plus shared specifications (purity, scale, modifications) to speed quoting.

FAQ

Is “Specialty Oligonucleotides” a replacement for custom DNA/RNA synthesis?

No. This is a hub for advanced modalities, conjugation, and engineered formats. Standard DNA/RNA synthesis, modifications, and purification can remain on dedicated pages and be linked from relevant tiles.

What’s the difference between targeting and uptake?

Targeting focuses on where the oligo goes (tissue/receptor specificity). Uptake and internalization focus on how efficiently the oligo enters cells and becomes functionally available (often limited by endosomal escape).

Are lipid conjugates the same as drug conjugates?

Typically no. Lipid conjugates primarily enhance delivery or PK. “Drug conjugates” generally refer to pharmacologically active small-molecule payloads linked to the oligo.

Can I link each tile to a detailed page?

Yes—this hub is designed as a gateway. Keep each tile summary short, and put detailed specifications, options, and expanded FAQs on the linked pages.

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