Blot
Level 2 Category
Definition
Images showing bands or spots that reveal the presence of specific DNA, RNA, or proteins.
Related Terms
western blot, northern blot, southern blot, dot blot
Example Image
Reproduced from Analytical Chemistry, 96(14), 5509–5518. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05665. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the type of blot, the lanes or spots present, the key patterns, such as bands appearing, disappearing, or differing in intensity, and the overall conclusion the viewer should take away.
Example Alt Text
"Dot blot comparing AβO₄₂ levels in tissue, CSF, and plasma. Each sample includes a healthy and AD dot, with quantified values of 1.00 vs. 4.26 in tissue, 1.00 vs. 1.65 in CSF, and 1.00 vs. 2.02 in plasma. AD dots show visibly stronger intensity overall."