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Probe Sequence

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are probe sequences are available through the NetAffx™ Analysis Center?

  2. Are mismatch sequences provided through the NetAffx™ Analysis Center?

  3. What relevant information is provided along with the Probe Sequences?

  4. How can I quickly determine if my favorite sequence aligns with probes on GeneChip® arrays?

  5. What is the recommended sequence format for uploading into the Probe Match tool?

  6. Can I upload or paste multiple DNA sequences into the Probe Match tool?

  7. Can I input a protein sequence into the Probe Match tool?

  8. What is the difference between the BLAST algorithm and the alignment algorithm used by the Probe Match tool?

  9. Why does the alignment position detected by Probe Match tool differ from the probe interrogation position information associated with the probe sequence record?

  10. Can I use the Probe Match tool to determine if a probe set detects splice variants?

  11. My favorite sequence aligns with very few probes in a probe set. How do I determine if this is significant enough to be considered a positive result?

  12. When should I select the "Search With Reverse Complement of Query" option in the Probe Match tool?

  13. What is contained in the tab-delimited format of the probe sequence download file?