SKAP2 · Western blot design guide

SKAP2 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a SKAP2 Western blot around the catalog-observed 41.2 kDa band, image-backed A06280-2 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 SKAP2 (SKAP2): expected band 41.2 kDa, antibody A06280-2, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
SKAP2 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 41.2 kDa, antibody A06280-2, controls and PMC citations. Open the full SKAP2 WB guide →

SKAP2 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 41.2 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Lung
Negative control ⓘ Bronchus
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 41.2 kDa
ⓘ Localization Cytoplasm
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse
Section 1

Real Curated SKAP2 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateLung
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
PrimaryA06280-2 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 SKAP2 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 41.2 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
41.2 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
41.2 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected SKAP2 appearancePlan around 41.2 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band41.2 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass41.2 kDa from UniProt O75563; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A06280-2.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
41.2 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 SKAP2 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for SKAP2

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
Lung Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Lymph node Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Skeletal muscle Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Tonsil Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced SKAP2 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for SKAP2, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 41.2 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A06280-2 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 41.2 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Lung, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Bronchus 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 SKAP2 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A06280-2 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

SKAP2 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse-reactive SKAP2 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for SKAP2 using A06280-2; observed band 41.2 kDa
Anti-SKAP2 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A06280-2

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 O75563
  2. Human Protein Atlas — SKAP2
  3. A06280-2 product record
  4. PMC13081829 — Gain-of-function mutation in SKAP2 leads to type 1 diabetes and broader autoimmunity through hyperactive integrin signaling in myeloid cells (bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, 2026)
  5. PMC12361339 — Expression and Regulatory Roles of SKAP2 and Cortactin in Mouse Ovarian Tissue and Oocyte Maturation (Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.), 2025)