FMO3 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 60 kDa observed
Observed band 60 kDa observed
Gel 12-15%
Positive control Liver
Negative control Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
Calculated mass60 kDa
LocalizationMicrosome membrane / Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
Processing / PTMRecord-dependent
ReactivityRat / Mouse / Human
Section 1

Real Curated FMO3 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateLiver
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
PrimaryPA1764 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 FMO3 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 60 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
60 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
60 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected FMO3 appearancePlan around 60 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band60 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass60 kDa from UniProt P31513; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with PA1764.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
60 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 FMO3 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for FMO3

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
Liver Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Adrenal gland Reported tissue cells Low Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells Low Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bronchus Reported tissue cells Low Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced FMO3 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for FMO3, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 60 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative PA1764 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 60 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Liver, 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 12-15% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for FMO3 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should PA1764 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

FMO3 Western Blot Reagents

Rat/Mouse/Human-reactive FMO3 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FMO3 using PA1764; observed band 60 kDa
Anti-FMO3 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA1764
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FMO3 using PB9590; observed band 60 kDa
Anti-FMO3 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9590

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.