Complete Reagents, Software and Instrumentation Solution for Optimal Array Performance
For convenience and complete support, the Gene 1.0 ST Array is provided as part of a comprehensive solution that includes Affymetrix reagents and instrumentation:
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GeneChip® WT Sense Target Labeling and Control Reagents. For detailed information on the procedure of the assay and performance information, please refer to the WT Sense Target Labeling Assay Manual |
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GeneChip® Fluidics Station 450 for complete walk-away array processing to obtain the highest levels of reproducibility |
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GeneChip® Scanner 3000 7G with the optional Autoloader for array image acquisition |
Affymetrix offers several tools to help you in your data analysis, including Expression Console™ software, the NetAffx™ Analysis Center, and the Integrated Genome Browser (IGB).
Expression Console software is an easy-to-use application that enables probe set summarization as well as preliminary data quality evaluation. A simple workflow enables the user to quickly analyze the data (see figure). The resulting data can be further analyzed using software applications from Affymetrix GeneChip®-compatible™ software providers. Click here for a complete listing of these applications.
The NetAffx Analysis Center, with regularly updated biological and functional annotations of probe sets, is the most comprehensive resource for array annotations and probe sequence information. Flexible query tools and external links allow researchers to drill down into genes and annotations of interest. This resource makes it easy to interpret microarray results and quickly design downstream studies.
Researchers can also use IGB to visualize results in a genomic context. Genomic annotations including RefSeq sequences, SNPs and genomic locations from various sources can be viewed alongside microarray gene expression signal data.
The Gene 1.0 ST Array data analysis workflow is similar to the workflow for 3’ gene expression analysis, utilizing Expression Console 1.1, third-party GeneChip®-compatible™ software and annotation tools in the NetAffx™ Analysis Center and IGB. |
