Does Visual OMPTM perform biochip/microarray design?
This is a yes/no question. Currently it is not possible to input 30 or so genes and have Visual OMPTM output an ideal solution. We have found that most users have probes already designed and need Visual OMPTM to troubleshoot why arrays are not functioning as predicted. In this case, Visual OMPTM is able to take all probes and simulate their interaction with all targets to determine where there is significant cross-hybridization or mishybridization. In fact, Visual OMPTM will also show if the secondary structure of either targets or probes pose significant problems. Using the cross-hybridization grid, a user may visually inspect all interactions between oligos in seconds, and determine the problem probes and targets. Following these procedures will help to design a tighter and more accurate array.
