The substrate for biomolecule microarray has one or more spots for
immobilizing a biomolecule. The spot for immobilizing a biomolecule
protrudes from the surface of the substrate and has a flat surface for
spotting on the top thereof, at least the surface of the substrate around
the protruding spot part, the lateral surface of the protruding spot part
and the flat surface for spotting are comprised of an electrically
conductive substance. Alternatively, the spot for immobilizing a
biomolecule protrudes from the surface of the substrate and has a flat
surface for spotting on the top thereof, the protruding spot parts
adjacent each other border through the lateral surface of the protruding
spot part, and at least the lateral surface of the protruding spot part
and the flat surface for spotting are comprised of an electrically
conductive substance. The biomolecule microarray comprises the above
substrate and a biomolecule and the biomolecule is immobilized on at
least the flat surface for spotting on the substrate. The device of
promoting interaction between biomolecules comprises a biomolecule
microarray having one or more biomolecule-immobilized spots on a
substrate, an electrode provided so as to face the surface having the
biomolecule-immobilized spots of the microarray, and a power source for
applying an electric field between the microarray and the electrode. The
method of promoting interaction between biomolecules employing the above
device. The method of detecting interaction between biomolecules.
Provided are a substrate having biomolecule immobilization regions of
prescribed shape on a biomolecule microarray, and means by which the
interaction of biomolecules is rapidly conducted, the interaction of
trace quantities of sample is promoted, and the interaction is detected
and analyzed rapidly and with high sensitivity.