SLC6A1 · Western blot design guide

SLC6A1 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a SLC6A1 Western blot around the catalog-observed 67.1 kDa band, image-backed A05109-2 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 SLC6A1 (SLC6A1): expected band 67.1 kDa observed, antibody A05109-2, and PMC-cited SDS-PAGE protocol steps
SLC6A1 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 67.1 kDa observed, antibody A05109-2, controls and PMC citations. Open the full SLC6A1 WB guide →

SLC6A1 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 67.1 kDa observed
Observed band 67.1 kDa observed
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Cerebellum
Negative control ⓘ Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 67.1 kDa
ⓘ Localization Cell membrane / Presynapse
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated SLC6A1 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateCerebellum
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
PrimaryA05109-2 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 SLC6A1 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 67.1 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
67.1 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
67.1 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected SLC6A1 appearancePlan around 67.1 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band67.1 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass67.1 kDa from UniProt P30531; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A05109-2.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
67.1 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 SLC6A1 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for SLC6A1

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
Cerebellum Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Testis Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Cerebral cortex Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Caudate Reported tissue cells Low 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 SLC6A1 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for SLC6A1, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 67.1 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A05109-2 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 67.1 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Cerebellum, 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 SLC6A1 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A05109-2 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

SLC6A1 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive SLC6A1 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for SLC6A1 using A05109-2; observed band 67.1 kDa
Anti-GAT1/SLC6A1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A05109-2
Real WB data Western blot validation image for SLC6A1 using PA1721; observed band 67.1 kDa
Anti-GABA Transporter 1/GAT 1/SLC6A1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA1721

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 P30531
  2. Human Protein Atlas — SLC6A1
  3. A05109-2 product record
  4. PMC5902236 — MiR-200c-3p inhibits cell migration and invasion of clear cell renal cell carcinoma via regulating SLC6A1 (Cancer biology & therapy, 2018)
  5. PMC12438176 — Characterization of SLC6A1 mutations associated with schizophrenia using SH-SY5Y-based cell lines Ekaterina Marilovtseva1 (European Psychiatry, 2025)