Mouse Genome Array

CodeLink™ UniSet Mouse l Bioarray contains DNA probes spotted onto a specially prepared glass slide, with each probe representing one of about 10,000 mouse genes. By adding an RNA sample prepared from mouse tissue to the bioarray, scientists can determine which genes are expressed, or active, in the tissue sample and to measure the level of gene activity. Genes whose levels of expression differ between normal and diseased tissue samples represent potential new targets for drug discovery. Each spot on the high-density bioarray contains a single probe representing one mouse gene. The special coating applied to CodeLink slides creates a unique 3-dimensional surface that enhances the binding of the DNA probes and improves the sensitivity and data quality of the microarray experiments. This prepared array of mouse genes is new to the Amerhsam Biosciences CodeLink Bioarray Platform, which already includes arrays representing the human and rat genomes.