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HES6 / Transcription cofactor HES-6 · Western blot design guide
Design a Western Blot for HES6
Source-linked HES6 Western blot protocol options, expected-band and isoform facts, troubleshooting for weak or shifted signal, and recommended anti-HES6 WB antibodies. Everything you need to plan the experiment before you commit precious samples.
Evidence assembled September 2026 · For research use; verify linked source records and product datasheet before use
HES6 Western Blot Experimental Design Guide
Expected bands, source-linked protocol options, controls and antibodies — the at-a-glance facts below, then the full design guide.
Must know before running
| Expected band | ~24.1 kDa | |
| Gel | 12–15% (standard starting point) | |
| Negative control | Suggested KO / knockdown lysate |
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
| PTM | — | |
| Caveat | Peptide-blocking control | |
| Gene-set association | MSigDB Hallmark membership | |
| Isoform | 4 isoform(s) |
Section 1
Source-Linked HES6 Western Blot Protocol Options
The A08067-1 protocol combines labelled catalog values with standard starting conditions. Published comparisons retain their own sample, reagent and detection scope.
| Sample / lysate | various cells (catalog A08067-1) |
| Gel % | 12–15% (standard starting point) |
| Load | 20–30 µg total protein per lane; optimize for abundance (standard starting point) |
| Transfer | Short semi-dry transfer; verify retention (standard starting point) |
| Membrane | 0.45 µm PVDF (standard starting point) |
| Blocking | 5% milk or 5% BSA in TBST (standard starting point) |
| Primary antibody | A08067-1 · 1:1000 (catalog A08067-1) |
| Primary incubation | Overnight at 4 °C (standard starting point) |
| Secondary antibody | Species-matched HRP conjugate at validated dilution (standard starting point) |
| Secondary incubation | 1 h at room temperature (standard starting point) |
| Wash | 3 × 5 min in TBST (standard starting point) |
| Detection | ECL; bracket exposures to avoid saturation (standard starting point) |
Section 2
What Is the Expected HES6 Western Blot Band Size?
HES6 is predicted at 24.1 kDa; four annotated isoforms could affect band patterns, but their migration has not been demonstrated here.
| Band near 24.1 kDa | Consistent with the predicted HES6 mass; confirm identity with antibody controls. |
| Several discrete bands | Could reflect HES6 isoforms 1, 2, 3, and 4; their migration is unverified. |
| A single band despite four annotated isoforms | Only one HES6 species may be detectable or the isoforms may comigrate. |
| Band enriched in the nuclear fraction | Consistent with the annotated nuclear location of HES6. |
💡Expected HES6 appearanceHES6 has a predicted mass of 24.1 kDa, but no empirical band size is supplied; its four isoforms could affect migration, so confirm any candidate band with antibody controls.
| Predicted HES6 mass | Sets a 24.1 kDa sequence-based reference, not a measured band position. |
| Isoform 1 | May differ in size from other isoforms; its mass and migration are unspecified. |
| Isoform 2 | May differ in size from other isoforms; its mass and migration are unspecified. |
| Isoform 3 | May differ in size from other isoforms; its mass and migration are unspecified. |
| Isoform 4 | May differ in size from other isoforms; its mass and migration are unspecified. |
| Situation | Likely cause | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| No band in lysate | Nuclear HES6 may be poorly represented in the sampled lysate. | Check a nuclear fraction and verify extraction quality. |
| Band higher than expected | An isoform is possible, but its mass is unknown. | Confirm identity with antibody controls and compare nuclear fractions. |
| Band lower than expected | An isoform is possible, but its mass is unknown. | Confirm identity with antibody controls; assess sample integrity. |
| Multiple bands | Four isoforms are annotated, but distinct migration is unverified. | Check antibody specificity and compare isoform expression where possible. |
| Weak or no signal | Nuclear localization may limit signal in whole-cell samples. | Enrich nuclei and verify HES6 expression and antibody performance. |
Experiment evidence
Western blot images showing HES6 band
A08067-1 · HES6
A08067-1 · HES6
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Real WB data behind the band-size expectations in this section.
Sample controls for HES6 Western blot
🧪For positive controls for HES6 in Western blot, you can use a verified HES6-expressing cell lysate, since no HPA-positive tissue or cell is supplied.
Positive control: No high/medium HPA tissue identified
Negative control: Suggested KO / knockdown lysate
Loading controls: Run GAPDH, β-actin, and a total-protein stain alongside the samples.
⚠️Feasibility: With no HPA tissue data, sample expression needs verification and a tissue-based negative cannot be selected.
HPA tissue expression evidence for HES6
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.
Higher expression tissues · candidate positive controls from IHC
| Tissue | Cell type | Level | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No high/medium HPA tissues identified in the supplied evidence. | ||||
Lower expression tissues · IHC evidence, not confirmed WB-negative controls
| Tissue | Cell type | Level | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No lower-expression tissue rows available in the supplied evidence. | ||||
Section 3
Advanced HES6 Western Blot Tips
Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for HES6, answered from its protein features.
Where should the HES6 band appear?
Band shift · The canonical HES6 sequence is 224 amino acids with a predicted mass of 24.1 kDa. No observed Western blot band position is supplied, so use 24.1 kDa as a reference, not a guaranteed apparent mass.
Could HES6 isoforms produce different bands?
Isoforms · Yes. Four isoforms are listed. Isoform 3 lacks residues 57–58; isoform 4 replaces residues 71–112 and lacks 113–224; isoform 2 replaces 84–224. These sequence changes could affect band position, but the supplied features do not establish which isoforms are expressed or resolved on a blot.
Check the epitope against each intended isoform. An epitope within canonical residues 113–224 is absent from isoform 4 and altered in isoform 2. Residues 57–58 are absent from isoform 3. These coordinates refer to the supplied UniProt canonical sequence; antibody numbering may differ.
Check the epitope against each intended isoform. An epitope within canonical residues 113–224 is absent from isoform 4 and altered in isoform 2. Residues 57–58 are absent from isoform 3. These coordinates refer to the supplied UniProt canonical sequence; antibody numbering may differ.
Do annotated modifications prove a band shift?
PTM · The linked UniProt record describes protein features. A modification annotation alone does not demonstrate a visible shift; retain any condition or experimental qualifier attached to it.
Does this guide establish induction of HES6?
Induction · No general induction response is established by this guide. A pathway or gene-set association is not evidence of induction in a particular specimen. Verify the relevant treatment and control in a target-specific experiment.
What transfer method to use for HES6 Western blot?
Transfer · Choose transfer conditions suitable for a protein near the canonical predicted mass of 24.1 kDa. Verify retention and transfer with a marker near that mass and a post-transfer check. The supplied features do not establish an optimal membrane or transfer setting.
How should blocking be optimized?
Blocking · Standard workflow guidance: follow the A08067-1 datasheet where specified. Otherwise compare 5% milk or 5% BSA in TBST; for a phospho-specific assay start with BSA. Optimize background and specific signal with matched controls.
How can I quantify HES6 more reliably?
Quantitation · HES6 is annotated as nuclear. Keep sample preparation and nuclear recovery consistent across samples, and quantify the same validated band or isoform across lanes. If multiple bands appear, establish their identities before combining their signals.
How should I interpret unexpected HES6 bands?
Interpretation · Compare each band with the 24.1 kDa canonical prediction and consider the four annotated isoforms. Verify antibody epitope coverage, especially for isoforms 2 and 4, whose sequences differ substantially from the canonical sequence. The supplied features alone cannot identify an unexpected band or establish a visible modification-related shift.
Boster reagents
HES6 Western Blot Antibodies
Catalog antibodies with Western blot application and product-specific WB images. Evaluate suitability with the reported sample, controls and experimental conditions.
Real WB data
Anti-HES-6 Antibody
Cat # A08067-1
The catalog reports one anti-HES6 antibody, A08067-1, with stated Human and Mouse reactivity. Its Western blot image uses nuclear extracts from various cells at 1:1000. The caption does not identify the cell types tested.
Which to pick: A08067-1 is the only listed option and has a Western blot image. Its stated reactivity covers Human and Mouse, but the image caption does not identify the cells tested, so check suitability for your sample.
Source: BosterBio HES6 gene-info card — filtered to Western-blot-capable antibodies; each card shows that product's actual WB validation figure.
References
- UniProt Consortium. UniProt entry Q96HZ4.
- Human Protein Atlas. HES6 tissue expression.
- PMC6072391 — target-verified WB comparison
- PMC4595364 — target-verified WB comparison