LGALS4 · Western blot design guide

LGALS4 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a LGALS4 Western blot around the catalog-observed 35.9 kDa band, image-backed PB9952 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 LGALS4 (LGALS4): expected band 35.9 kDa, antibody PB9952, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
LGALS4 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 35.9 kDa, antibody PB9952, controls and PMC citations. Open the full LGALS4 WB guide →

LGALS4 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 35.9 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Colon
Negative control ⓘ Bone marrow
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 35.9 kDa
ⓘ Localization Not reported
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human
Section 1

Real Curated LGALS4 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateAppendix
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
PrimaryPB9952 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 LGALS4 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 35.9 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
35.9 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
35.9 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected LGALS4 appearancePlan around 35.9 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band35.9 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass35.9 kDa from UniProt P56470; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with PB9952.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
35.9 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 LGALS4 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for LGALS4

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
Colon Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Gallbladder Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Appendix Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Duodenum Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

TissueCell typeLevelEvidenceSource
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Bronchus Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 3

Advanced LGALS4 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for LGALS4, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 35.9 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative PB9952 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 35.9 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Colon, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Bone marrow 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 LGALS4 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should PB9952 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

LGALS4 Western Blot Reagents

Human-reactive LGALS4 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for LGALS4 using PB9952; observed band 35.9 kDa
Anti-GAL4/LGALS4 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9952

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 P56470
  2. Human Protein Atlas — LGALS4
  3. PB9952 product record
  4. PMC11726281 — LGALS4 inhibits glycolysis and promotes apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells via β‑catenin signaling (Oncology letters, 2025)
  5. PMC6767717 — LGALS4 as a Prognostic Factor in Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder Affects Cell Functions (Technology in cancer research & treatment, 2019)
  6. PMC12903506 — The TP53-LGALS4 axis modulates the tumor immune microenvironment and synergizes with anti PD-L1 therapy in colorectal cancer (Journal of translational medicine, 2025)