Microarray
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Term | Microarray |
Short definition | microarray - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-uh-RAY) laboratory tool used to analyze large numbers of genes or proteins simultaneously. In a microarray, biological molecules such as DNA, RNA or protein are placed in a pattern on a surface such as a glass slide. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
microarray - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-uh-RAY) laboratory tool used to analyze large numbers of genes or proteins simultaneously. In a microarray, biological molecules such as DNA, RNA or protein are placed in a pattern on a surface such as a glass slide. Additional substances are added to these slides in order to recognize certain patterns of molecules. Microarrays are used to diagnose and develop treatments for diseases such as cancer
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