MTHFD1L · Western blot design guide

MTHFD1L Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a MTHFD1L Western blot around the catalog-observed 105.8 kDa band, image-backed A06289-1 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 MTHFD1L (MTHFD1L): expected band 105.8 kDa, antibody A06289-1, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
MTHFD1L Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 105.8 kDa, antibody A06289-1, controls and PMC citations. Open the full MTHFD1L WB guide →

MTHFD1L 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 105.8 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 8-10%
Positive control ⓘ Kidney
Negative control ⓘ Target knockdown/knockout
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 105.8 kDa
ⓘ Localization Mitochondrion
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated MTHFD1L Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateAppendix
Gel %8-10%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferWet/tank, extended transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryA06289-1 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 MTHFD1L Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 105.8 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
105.8 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
105.8 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected MTHFD1L appearancePlan around 105.8 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band105.8 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass105.8 kDa from UniProt Q6UB35; retain as context.
Gel selection8-10%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A06289-1.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
105.8 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 MTHFD1L Western blot

🧪Use Kidney as the first positive-control candidate; no defensible HPA Not detected tissue was available, so use a target knockdown/knockout negative control.
Positive control: Kidney (High)
Negative control: Target knockdown/knockout
HPA protein score determines control status; other expression data is supporting context only.

HPA tissue expression evidence for MTHFD1L

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
Kidney Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Colon 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
Section 3

Advanced MTHFD1L Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for MTHFD1L, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 105.8 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A06289-1 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 105.8 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Kidney, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use a target knockdown/knockout control when no HPA Not detected tissue is available.
Which gel should I use?
Use 8-10% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for MTHFD1L Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A06289-1 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

MTHFD1L Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive MTHFD1L Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for MTHFD1L using A06289-1; observed band 105.8 kDa
Anti-MTHFD1L Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A06289-1

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.

References

  1. UniProt Q6UB35
  2. Human Protein Atlas — MTHFD1L
  3. A06289-1 product record
  4. PMC6700437 — Expression and Role of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase 1 Like (MTHFD1L) in Bladder Cancer (Translational oncology, 2019)
  5. PMC9142831 — Activated brown adipose tissue releases exosomes containing mitochondrial methylene tetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase (NADP dependent) 1-like protein (MTHFD1L) (Bioscience reports, 2022)
  6. PMC6704443 — MTHFD1L, A Folate Cycle Enzyme, Is Involved in Progression of Colorectal Cancer (Translational oncology, 2019)