CDK2 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 33.9 kDa observed
Observed band 33.9 kDa observed
Gel 12-15%
Positive control Esophagus
Negative control Bronchus
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
Calculated mass33.9 kDa
LocalizationCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosome / Nucleus, Cajal body
Processing / PTMRecord-dependent
ReactivityHuman / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated CDK2 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateAppendix
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
PrimaryM00166-3 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 CDK2 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 33.9 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
33.9 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
33.9 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected CDK2 appearancePlan around 33.9 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band33.9 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass33.9 kDa from UniProt P24941; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with M00166-3.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
33.9 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 CDK2 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for CDK2

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
Esophagus Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Appendix Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Duodenum Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced CDK2 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for CDK2, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 33.9 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative M00166-3 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 33.9 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Esophagus, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Bronchus 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 CDK2 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should M00166-3 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

CDK2 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive CDK2 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CDK2 using M00166-3; observed band 33.9 kDa
Anti-Cdk2 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 5B12D1)
Cat # M00166-3
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CDK2 using M00166-4; observed band 33.9 kDa
Anti-Cdk2 Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 6D5B5)
Cat # M00166-4
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CDK2 using PA1547; observed band 33.9 kDa
Anti-Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 Cdk2 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA1547
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CDK2 using PB9534; observed band 33.9 kDa
Anti-Cdk2 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9534

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.