CSTB 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 11.1 kDa observed
Observed band 11.1 kDa observed
Gel 15%
Positive control Esophagus
Negative control Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
Calculated mass11.1 kDa
LocalizationCytoplasm / Nucleus
Processing / PTMRecord-dependent
ReactivityHuman
Section 1

Real Curated CSTB Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateEsophagus
Gel %15%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferSemi-dry, short transfer
Membrane0.2 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryM02794 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 CSTB Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 11.1 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
11.1 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
11.1 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected CSTB appearancePlan around 11.1 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band11.1 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass11.1 kDa from UniProt P04080; retain as context.
Gel selection15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with M02794.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
11.1 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 CSTB Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for CSTB

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 High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Vagina Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Urinary bladder Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Oral mucosa Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

Tissue Cell type Level Evidence Source
Appendix Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 3

Advanced CSTB Western Blot Tips

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

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 11.1 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative M02794 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 11.1 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Esophagus, 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 15% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for CSTB Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should M02794 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

CSTB Western Blot Reagents

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

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CSTB using M02794; observed band 11.1 kDa
Anti-Stefin B CSTB Antibody Picoband® (monoclonal, 2B6)
Cat # M02794
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for CSTB using PB9565; observed band 11.1 kDa
Anti-Stefin B/CSTB Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9565

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.