TLR4 · Western blot design guide

TLR4 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a TLR4 Western blot around the catalog-observed 95.7 kDa band, image-backed A00017-2 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 TLR4 (TLR4): expected band 95.7 kDa observed, antibody A00017-2, and PMC-cited SDS-PAGE protocol steps
TLR4 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 95.7 kDa observed, antibody A00017-2, controls and PMC citations. Open the full TLR4 WB guide →

TLR4 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 95.7 kDa observed
Observed band 95.7 kDa observed
Gel 8-10%
Positive control ⓘ Bone marrow
Negative control ⓘ Appendix
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 95.7 kDa
ⓘ Localization Cell membrane / Early endosome
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human
Section 1

Real Curated TLR4 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateBone marrow
Gel %8-10%
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferSemi-dry, standard transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryA00017-2 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 TLR4 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 95.7 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
95.7 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
95.7 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected TLR4 appearancePlan around 95.7 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band95.7 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass95.7 kDa from UniProt O00206; retain as context.
Gel selection8-10%; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with A00017-2.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
95.7 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 TLR4 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for TLR4

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
Bone marrow Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Spleen Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Lymph node Reported tissue cells Medium Protein (HPA) HPA →
Adrenal gland Reported tissue cells Low Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

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

Advanced TLR4 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for TLR4, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 95.7 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative A00017-2 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 95.7 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Bone marrow, 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 8-10% consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for TLR4 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should A00017-2 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

TLR4 Western Blot Reagents

Human-reactive TLR4 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for TLR4 using A00017-2; observed band 95.7 kDa
Anti-TLR4 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # A00017-2
Real WB data Western blot validation image for TLR4 using PA1484; observed band 95.7 kDa
Anti-Toll-like receptor 4 TLR4 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PA1484

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 O00206
  2. Human Protein Atlas — TLR4
  3. A00017-2 product record
  4. PMC2675888 — Role of TLR4 tyrosine phosphorylation in signal transduction and endotoxin tolerance (The Journal of biological chemistry, 2007)