Can I use cRNA prepared according to Affymetrixs protocol on BeadChips?
Illumina has had poor results when using fragmented sample on our arrays. The Affymetrix protocol requires fragmentation during sample preparation due to the short probes used on their arrays as it reduces the secondary structure of RNA. Illumina’s longer probes allow for more stringent hybridization conditions which preclude the need for RNA fragmentation. If you have labeled sample which has NOT been fragmented, you may obtain satisfactory results, depending on the age and quality of the sample.
