DISC1 · Western blot design guide

DISC1 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a DISC1 Western blot around the catalog-observed 93.6 kDa band, image-backed PA2023 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 DISC1: expected band 93.6 kDa observed, antibody PA2023, and PMC-cited SDS-PAGE protocol steps
DISC1 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 93.6 kDa observed, antibody PA2023, controls and PMC citations. Open the full DISC1 WB guide →

DISC1 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 93.6 kDa observed
Observed band 93.6 kDa observed
Gel 8-10%
Positive control ⓘ No defensible HPA tissue; use knockout/knockdown
Negative control ⓘ Use knockout/knockdown or orthogonal negative
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 93.6 kDa
ⓘ Localization Cytoplasm / Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated DISC1 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateKnown-positive human lysate
Gel %8-10%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferSemi-dry, standard transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryPA2023 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 DISC1 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 93.6 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
93.6 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
93.6 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected DISC1 appearancePlan around 93.6 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band93.6 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass93.6 kDa from UniProt Q9NRI5; retain as context.
Gel selection8-10%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with PA2023.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
93.6 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 DISC1 Western blot

🧪No defensible HPA positive control was available; do not invent one.
HPA protein score determines control status; other expression data is supporting context only.

HPA tissue expression evidence for DISC1

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

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

TissueCell typeLevelEvidenceSource
Section 3

Advanced DISC1 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for DISC1, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 93.6 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative PA2023 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 93.6 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
No defensible positive tissue was supplied; do not invent one.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use a target knockdown/knockout control when no HPA Not detected tissue is available.
Which gel should I use?
Use 8-10% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for DISC1 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should PA2023 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

DISC1 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive DISC1 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for DISC1 using PA2023; observed band 93.6 kDa
Anti-DISC1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA2023
Real WB data Western blot validation image for DISC1 using PA2023-1; observed band 93.6 kDa
Anti-DISC1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA2023-1

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 Q9NRI5
  2. PA2023 product record
  3. PMC11113815 — Interaction of DISC1 with the PTB domain of Tensin2 (Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS, 2013)
  4. PMC5630323 — DISC1 overexpression promotes non-small cell lung cancer cell proliferation (Oncotarget, 2017)
  5. PMC6251761 — Endogenous Cell Type-Specific Disrupted in Schizophrenia 1 Interactomes Reveal Protein Networks Associated With Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Biological psychiatry, 2019)