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Are mismatch sequences provided through the NetAffx™ Analysis Center?

No, only the Perfect Match sequences are provided through the Analysis Center. However, there is a simple relationship between the Perfect Match and the Mismatch probes: the Mismatch probes are identical to the Perfect Match probes, except for a simple substitution of the complementary base (homomeric transversion) at the 13th base position of the Mismatch sequence.

The following example illustrates the relationship between the Perfect and Mismatch probe sequences: