ACKR2 · Western blot design guide

ACKR2 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan an ACKR2 Western blot around the catalog-observed 43.4 kDa band, image-backed A05491-2 evidence, HPA controls, and verified protocol records.

Evidence assembled July 2026 · For research use; verify linked source records and product datasheet before use
Western blot protocol sheet for ACKR2 (ACKR2): expected band 43.4 kDa, antibody A05491-2, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
ACKR2 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 43.4 kDa, antibody A05491-2, controls and PMC citations. Open the full ACKR2 WB guide →

ACKR2 Western Blot Experimental Design Guide

Expected bands, validated protocols, controls and antibodies — the at-a-glance facts below, then the full design guide.

Must know before running
Expected band 43.4 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Fallopian tube
Negative control ⓘ Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 43.4 kDa
ⓘ Localization Early endosome / Recycling endosome
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human
Section 1

Real Curated ACKR2 Western Blot Protocols

Start with the molecular-weight rule, then compare verified publication-derived conditions.

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateBronchus
Gel %12-15%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferSemi-dry, standard transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryA05491-2 at datasheet starting dilution
Primary incubationOvernight at 4 °C with gentle agitation
SecondarySpecies-matched HRP conjugate at validated dilution
Wash3 × 5 min in TBST
DetectionChemiluminescent substrate
ExposureBracket exposures to avoid saturation
Section 2

What Is the Expected ACKR2 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 43.4 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
43.4 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
43.4 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected ACKR2 appearancePlan around 43.4 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band43.4 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass43.4 kDa from UniProt O00590; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A05491-2.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
43.4 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.Confirm with orthogonal controls and the linked product record.
Additional bandMay reflect processing, modification, or non-specific signal.Run a dilution series and compare positive/negative controls.
Weak signalTarget abundance or transfer may be limiting.Verify transfer, increase positive-control abundance, and bracket exposure.

Sample controls for ACKR2 Western blot

🧪Use Fallopian tube as the first positive-control candidate and Appendix as the HPA Not detected negative candidate.
Positive control: Fallopian tube (High)
Negative control: Appendix (Not detected)
HPA protein score determines control status; other expression data is supporting context only.

HPA tissue expression evidence for ACKR2

Comprehensive Human Protein Atlas IHC scoring per tissue. Rows are taken directly from the HPA tissue chart — click any row's HPA link to view the source.

Positive expression · recommended positive controls

TissueCell typeLevelEvidenceSource
Fallopian tube Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bronchus Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Placenta Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Duodenum Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

TissueCell typeLevelEvidenceSource
Appendix Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Cerebellum Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 3

Advanced ACKR2 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for ACKR2, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 43.4 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A05491-2 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 43.4 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Fallopian tube, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Appendix as an orthogonal HPA Not detected candidate.
Which gel should I use?
Use 12-15% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for ACKR2 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A05491-2 be started?
Start at the linked datasheet condition and run a three-point primary-antibody dilution test.
Which publication-derived protocols can I compare?
No verified publication protocol was supplied; use only the deterministic recommended protocol.
Boster reagents

ACKR2 Western Blot Reagents

Human-reactive ACKR2 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for ACKR2 using A05491-2; observed band 43.4 kDa
Anti-D6/ACKR2 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A05491-2

Only image-backed, WB-validated Human/Mouse/Rat recommendations from the prepared catalog evidence are shown.

Source: prepared picoband-wb product evidence; each card retains its own SKU, URL, observed band, and authoritative WB image.

References

  1. UniProt O00590
  2. Human Protein Atlas — ACKR2
  3. A05491-2 product record
  4. PMC4007430 — The N-terminal region of the atypical chemokine receptor ACKR2 is a key determinant of ligand binding (The Journal of biological chemistry, 2014)
  5. PMC5511891 — The chemokine scavenging receptor D6/ACKR2 is a target of miR-146a in thyroid cancer (Genes & cancer, 2017)
  6. PMC10000713 — Decoy Receptors Regulation by Resveratrol in Lipopolysaccharide-Activated Microglia (Cells, 2023)