CD63 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 25.6 kDa observed
Observed band 25.6 kDa observed
Gel 12-15%
Positive control Cervix
Negative control Cerebral cortex
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
Calculated mass25.6 kDa
LocalizationCell membrane / Lysosome membrane
Processing / PTMRecord-dependent
ReactivityHuman
Section 1

Real Curated CD63 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateBone marrow
Gel %12-15%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferSemi-dry, short transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryPB9250 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 CD63 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 25.6 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
25.6 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
25.6 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected CD63 appearancePlan around 25.6 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band25.6 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass25.6 kDa from UniProt P08962; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with PB9250.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
25.6 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 CD63 Western blot

🧪Use Cervix as the first positive-control candidate and retain an orthogonal negative control.
Positive control: Cervix (Medium)
Negative control: Cerebral cortex (Not detected)
HPA protein score determines control status; other expression data is supporting context only.

HPA tissue expression evidence for CD63

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

Positive expression · recommended positive controls

Tissue Cell type Level Evidence Source
Cervix Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Gallbladder Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Kidney Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

Tissue Cell type Level Evidence Source
Cerebral cortex Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Cerebellum Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 3

Advanced CD63 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for CD63, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 25.6 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative PB9250 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 25.6 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Cervix, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Cerebral cortex 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 CD63 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should PB9250 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

CD63 Western Blot Reagents

Human-reactive CD63 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CD63 using PB9250; observed band 25.6 kDa
Anti-CD63 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9250

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.