array synthesis

array synthesis

A type of parallel synthesis used in combinatorial chemistry in which reactions occur in a spatially organised array.
The most advanced of these technologies is that of Roche NimbleGen, which manufactures custom, high-density DNA arrays based on its proprietary Maskless Array Synthesizer, which synthesises up to 4.2 million unique probe features in a single array.
Components
Bench top, solid-state, high-density DNA array fabrication instrument comprised of a maskless light projector, a reaction chamber, a PC and a DNA synthesiser.