SSR1 · Western blot design guide

SSR1 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a SSR1 Western blot around the catalog-observed 32.2 kDa band, image-backed A06993-1 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 SSR1 (SSR1): expected band 32.2 kDa, antibody A06993-1, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
SSR1 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 32.2 kDa, antibody A06993-1, controls and PMC citations. Open the full SSR1 WB guide →

SSR1 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 32.2 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 12-15%
Positive control ⓘ Salivary gland
Negative control ⓘ Bone marrow
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 32.2 kDa
ⓘ Localization Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated SSR1 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateEpididymis
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
PrimaryA06993-1 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 SSR1 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 32.2 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
32.2 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
32.2 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected SSR1 appearancePlan around 32.2 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band32.2 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass32.2 kDa from UniProt P43307; retain as context.
Gel selection12-15%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A06993-1.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
32.2 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 SSR1 Western blot

🧪Use Salivary gland as the first positive-control candidate and Bone marrow as the HPA Not detected negative candidate.
Positive control: Salivary gland (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 SSR1

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
Salivary gland Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Stomach Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Epididymis Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Breast Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced SSR1 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for SSR1, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 32.2 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A06993-1 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 32.2 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Salivary gland, 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 SSR1 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A06993-1 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

SSR1 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive SSR1 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for SSR1 using A06993-1; observed band 32.2 kDa
Anti-TRAP alpha/TRAPA/SSR1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A06993-1

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 P43307
  2. Human Protein Atlas — SSR1
  3. A06993-1 product record
  4. PMC11446074 — CircSSR1 regulates pyroptosis of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells through parental protein SSR1 mediating endoplasmic reticulum stress (Respiratory research, 2024)
  5. PMC6739144 — Mutations in the translocon-associated protein complex subunit SSR3 cause a novel congenital disorder of glycosylation (Journal of inherited metabolic disease, 2019)