WNK1 · Western blot design guide

WNK1 Western Blot Planning Guide

Plan a WNK1 Western blot around the catalog-observed 250.8 kDa band, image-backed PB9964 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 WNK1 (WNK1): expected band 250.8 kDa, antibody PB9964, and guide-derived SDS-PAGE protocol steps
WNK1 Western blot protocol sheet — expected band 250.8 kDa, antibody PB9964, controls and PMC citations. Open the full WNK1 WB guide →

WNK1 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 250.8 kDa
Observed band Not reported — verify product WB image
Gel 4-12% gradient
Positive control ⓘ Esophagus
Negative control ⓘ Soft tissue
Important caveats
Reasons your observed band may differ from the expected size.
ⓘ Calculated mass 250.8 kDa
ⓘ Localization Cytoplasm / Nucleus
ⓘ Processing / PTM Record-dependent
ⓘ Reactivity Human / Mouse / Rat
Section 1

Real Curated WNK1 Western Blot Protocols

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

Recommended Western blot protocol parameters
Sample / lysateAppendix
Gel %4-12% gradient
Load20-30 µg total protein per lane
TransferWet/tank, extended transfer
Membrane0.45 µm PVDF
Blocking5% non-fat milk or 5% BSA in TBST
PrimaryPB9964 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 WNK1 Western Blot Band Size?

Use the product-observed 250.8 kDa band as the primary planning value and retain the UniProt calculated mass as context.

What am I looking at on my blot?
250.8 kDaMatches the authoritative product WB observation.
250.8 kDa calculatedUse as UniProt context, not as a replacement observed band.
Unexpected additional signalDo not assign identity without orthogonal positive/negative controls.
💡Expected WNK1 appearancePlan around 250.8 kDa and keep the calculated mass as supporting context.
How each factor affects band size
Catalog-observed band250.8 kDa; use this as the primary experimental expectation.
Calculated mass250.8 kDa from UniProt Q9H4A3; retain as context.
Gel selection4-12% gradient; shared with the recommended protocol and poster.
Specificity checkCompare the lead HPA positive and negative controls with PB9964.
Why is my band missing or off?
SituationLikely causeNext action
250.8 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 WNK1 Western blot

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

HPA tissue expression evidence for WNK1

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
Esophagus Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Cerebellum Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Appendix Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →
Cerebral cortex Reported tissue cells High Protein (HPA) HPA →

Undetected expression · recommended negative controls

TissueCell typeLevelEvidenceSource
Soft tissue Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Salivary gland Reported tissue cells Not detected Protein (HPA) HPA →
Section 3

Advanced WNK1 Western Blot Tips

Deeper troubleshooting and optimisation questions for WNK1, answered from its protein features.

Which band should guide the blot?
Use 250.8 kDa, the observation attached to the authoritative PB9964 WB record.
How should calculated mass be interpreted?
Treat the UniProt calculated mass as context; it does not replace the catalog-observed 250.8 kDa expectation.
Which positive control should I start with?
Start with Esophagus, the lead HPA protein-expression candidate.
Which negative control is defensible?
Use Soft tissue as an orthogonal HPA Not detected candidate.
Which gel should I use?
Use 4-12% gradient consistently across the quick facts, protocol table, and poster.
What transfer method to use for WNK1 Western blot?
Use the transfer method in the recommended protocol and verify transfer before blocking.
How should PB9964 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

WNK1 Western Blot Reagents

Human/Mouse/Rat-reactive WNK1 Western blot reagents with authoritative product imagery.

Real WB data Western blot validation image for WNK1 using PB9964; observed band 250.8 kDa
Anti-WNK1 Antibody Picoband®
Cat # PB9964

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 Q9H4A3
  2. Human Protein Atlas — WNK1
  3. PB9964 product record
  4. PMC10983667 — CYLD alleviates NLRP3 inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis in osteoporosis by deubiquitinating WNK1 (Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2024)