Abstract Western blotting (immunoblotting) is a powerful and commonly used technique that is capable of detecting or semiquantifying an individual protein from complex mixtures of proteins extracted from cells or tissues. The history surrounding the origin of western blotting , the theory behind the western blotting technique, a comprehensive protocol and the uses of western blotting are presented. Lesser known and significant problems in the western blotting field and troubleshooting of ... Western Blot : Principle, Steps, Results, Applications Western blot , also known as immunoblotting, is the process of separating proteins and identifying them in a complex biological sample. Achieve simple, fast, and reproducible protein preparation with Dynabeads® magnetic beads. Secure your high stakes experiments with beads that ensure a high yield and low NSB. Western blotting is an important technique used in cell and molecular biology. By using a western blot , researchers are able to identify specific proteins from a complex mixture of proteins extracted from cells. The technique uses three elements to ...