Can I compare Exon Array results with those obtained on the GeneChip® Human Genome U133 (HG-U133) Array?
Signal and detection values from the exon arrays cannot be directly compared to that of the HG-U133 arrays. Major differences in array design and assay prevent meaningful comparisons at the signal level. Splice variation and polyadenylation variation can confound comparisons at the biological level (i.e., direction of change) due to differences in probe placement and bias in the target preparation assays.