FCGR3 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 29.1 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control Lung
Negative control Adipose tissue
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
Calculated mass29.1 kDa
LocalizationCell membrane / Secreted
Processing / PTMRecord-dependent
ReactivityMouse / Rat

Sample controls for FCGR3 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for FCGR3

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
Lung Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Placenta Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Skin Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Spleen Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

Tissue Cell type Level Evidence Source
Adipose tissue Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Adrenal gland Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 1

What Is the Expected FCGR3 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 29.1 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
29.1 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
29.1 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected FCGR3 appearancePlan around 29.1 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band29.1 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass29.1 kDa from UniProt P08637; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A32617.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
29.1 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.
Section 2

Real Curated FCGR3 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateLung
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
PrimaryA32617 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 4

Advanced FCGR3 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for FCGR3, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 29.1 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A32617 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 29.1 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Lung, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Adipose tissue 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 FCGR3 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A32617 be started?
Start at the linked datasheet condition and run a three-point primary-antibody dilution test.
Which publication-derived protocols can I compare?
Compare only the supplied target-verified records: PMC13385270.
Boster reagents

FCGR3 Western Blot Reagents

Mouse/Rat-reactive FCGR3 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FCGR3 using A32617; observed band 29.1 kDa
Anti-CD16/Fcgr3 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A32617
Reactivity: Mouse, Rat
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FCGR3 using A01408-2; observed band 29.1 kDa
Anti-CD16/Fcgr3 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A01408-2
Reactivity: Mouse

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.