PAX8 · Western blot design guide

PAX8 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a PAX8 Western blot around the catalog-observed 48.2 kDa band, image-backed A00943-1 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 PAX8 (PAX8): expected band 48.2 kDa, antibody A00943-1, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
PAX8 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 48.2 kDa, antibody A00943-1, controls and PMC citations. Open the full PAX8 WB guide →

PAX8 Western Blot Experimental Design Guide

Expected bands, documented protocol parameters, controls and antibodies — the at-a-glance facts below, then the full design guide.

Must know before running
Expected band 48.2 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Thyroid gland
Negative control ⓘ Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 48.2 kDa
ⓘ Localization Nucleus
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated PAX8 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateEndometrium
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
PrimaryA00943-1 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 PAX8 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 48.2 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
48.2 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
48.2 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected PAX8 appearancePlan around 48.2 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band48.2 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass48.2 kDa from UniProt Q06710; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A00943-1.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
48.2 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 PAX8 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for PAX8

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
Thyroid gland Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Kidney Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Endometrium Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Epididymis Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced PAX8 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for PAX8, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 48.2 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A00943-1 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 48.2 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Thyroid gland, 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 PAX8 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A00943-1 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

PAX8 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive PAX8 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for PAX8 using A00943-1; observed band 48.2 kDa
Anti-PAX8 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A00943-1
Real WB data Western blot validation image for PAX8 using A00943-4; observed band 48.2 kDa
Anti-PAX8 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A00943-4

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 Q06710
  2. Human Protein Atlas — PAX8
  3. A00943-1 product record
  4. PMC9816987 — PAX8 modulates the tumor microenvironment of high grade serous ovarian cancer through changes in the secretome (Neoplasia (New York, N.Y.), 2023)
  5. PMC6687548 — Proteomic analysis reveals a role for PAX8 in peritoneal colonization of high grade serous ovarian cancer that can be targeted with micelle encapsulated thiostrepton (Oncogene, 2019)
  6. PMC6876289 — PTEN-knockdown disrupts the morphology, growth pattern and function of Nthy-Ori 3-1 cells by downregulating PAX8 expression (Oncology letters, 2019)