Molecular interactions on microarrays (1/3) :
1. The density of oligonucleotides on the surface is :
      ~ 10 pmol per mm2 on aminated polypropylene,
      ~ 0.1 pmol per mm2 on aminated glass after ammonia deprotection
      - equivalent to one molecule per 39 square angstroms
2. Spacers help to overcome steric interference