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US 6,806,361 B1Granted
Methods of enhancing functional performance of nucleic acid arrays
AssigneeAffymetrix, Inc.
InventorsLisa Kajisa, Glenn McGall, Mark Trulson
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Abstract
Methods are provided for preparing nucleic acid arrays on a support. In these methods a plurality of nucleic acids are synthesized on the support and the synthesis steps are followed by drying steps in which the array is exposed to a dry atmosphere following the synthesis steps.
Claims17
A method of reducing pitting of a solid support in the preparation of a nucleic acid array on said solid support, wherein said solid support is non-porous and substantially planar or comprises substantially planar regions, said method comprising:
- a) attaching a plurality of nucleic acids to said support to form an array;
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- b) drying said array by exposing to a dry atmosphere for a period of at least 30 seconds.
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