Table 1

DNA array terminology

Type of ORF probe
Solid support
Name

Synthesized oligonucleotide
Glass
Affymetrix
PCR product or cloned DNA
Glass
Microarray

Nylon
Macroarray

When 'DNA array' is referred to in the text, it encompasses all types of array included in the table. ORF, open reading frame.

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