FN1 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 272.3 kDa observed
Observed band 272.3 kDa observed
Gel 4-12% gradient
Positive control ⓘ Kidney
Negative control ⓘ Cerebral cortex
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘCalculated mass272.3 kDa
ⓘLocalizationSecreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix / Secreted
ⓘProcessing / PTMRecord-dependent
ⓘReactivityHuman
Section 1

Real Curated FN1 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateEndometrium
Gel %4-12% gradient
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferWet/tank, extended transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryA00564-3 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 FN1 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 272.3 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
272.3 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
272.3 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected FN1 appearancePlan around 272.3 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band272.3 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass272.3 kDa from UniProt P02751; retain as context.
Gel selection4-12% gradient; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A00564-3.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
272.3 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 FN1 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for FN1

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
Kidney Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Endometrium Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Placenta Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Adipose tissue Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced FN1 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for FN1, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 272.3 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A00564-3 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 272.3 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Kidney, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Cerebral cortex as an orthogonal HPA Not detected candidate.
Which gel should I use?
Use 4-12% gradient consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for FN1 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A00564-3 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

FN1 Western Blot Reagents

Human-reactive FN1 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FN1 using A00564-3; observed band 272.3 kDa
Anti-Fibronectin/FN1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A00564-3
Real WB dataWestern blot validation image for FN1 using A00564-1; observed band 272.3 kDa
Anti-Fibronectin/FN1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A00564-1

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.