“…12,[17][18][19] Hydrogel microspheres are widely used for microbial cell protection against the harsh conditions of reaction media such as variable temperature, pH and shear stress. 10,20 Moreover, hydrogel microspheres provide an excellent solution for cell culture and lineage, due to their large surface area, small regular shape, and extensive adjustability. 12,19,21 A single hydrogel microsphere can be used for capturing of single or few cells followed by monitoring of growth and phenotypic characterization.…”