The Universal Linkage System (ULS) allows direct labeling of unmodified, amplified RNA (aRNA). Specific aRNA labeling kits are both available for the use with commercial platforms from Agilent, Affymetrix® (Genechips®) and CombiMatrix, and for the use with self-spotted DNA arrays.
Unique features of aRNA Labeling Kits
- Higher yields of unmodified aRNA compared to modified aRNA
- Storage of unmodified aRNA for subsequent use possible
- No waste of labeled material; label only the amount aRNA needed
- Reduced labeling cost per hybridization when using multiple arrays per slide
Higher yields of unmodified aRNA as compared to modified aRNA

Unmodified antisense RNA (aRNA) vs. modified aRNA
Lower cost if multiple arrays per slide are used

Costs for ULS™ labeling of unmodified aRNA vs. costs for enzymatic labeling generating modified aRNA
The Universal Linkage System (ULS) allows direct labeling of unmodified, amplified RNA (aRNA). Specific aRNA labeling kits are both available for the use with commercial platforms from Agilent, Affymetrix® (Genechips®) and CombiMatrix, and for the use with self-spotted DNA arrays.
Unique features of aRNA Labeling Kits
- Higher yields of unmodified aRNA compared to modified aRNA
- Storage of unmodified aRNA for subsequent use possible
- No waste of labeled material; label only the amount aRNA needed
- Reduced labeling cost per hybridization when using multiple arrays per slide
Higher yields of unmodified aRNA as compared to modified aRNA

Unmodified antisense RNA (aRNA) vs. modified aRNA
Lower cost if multiple arrays per slide are used

Costs for ULS™ labeling of unmodified aRNA vs. costs for enzymatic labeling generating modified aRNA