
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Fibulin-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-403644-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Fibulin-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-403644-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
FBLN2 encodes fibulin-2, a secreted extracellular matrix glycoprotein enriched in elastic tissues that binds fibronectin, laminins, and proteoglycans to regulate matrix assembly and tissue mechanics. Fibulin-2 participates in cell–matrix adhesion, basement membrane organization, and elastic fiber stabilization, influencing processes such as vascular remodeling, wound repair, and epithelial–mesenchymal interactions. Through its roles in extracellular matrix organization and mechanotransduction, FBLN2 is frequently studied in pathways linked to fibrosis and tissue remodeling, including TGF-β–associated responses and integrin-mediated signaling. Dysregulated FBLN2 expression and altered stromal architecture have been reported in diverse pathologies characterized by aberrant matrix deposition and invasive behavior, making it relevant for studies of microenvironment-driven disease biology.
Fibulin-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the FBLN2 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within FBLN2. When directed to adjacent sites on opposite DNA strands, the two nickases generate offset single-strand nicks that together produce a staggered double-strand break, requiring coordinated on-target activity from both guides. The resulting DNA break is resolved by endogenous cellular repair pathways, most commonly through non-homologous end joining (NHEJ), leading to insertions or deletions that disrupt FBLN2 function. By requiring dual sgRNA engagement at the target locus, the double nicking approach enhances editing specificity and provides a complementary CRISPR strategy for applications where additional control over targeting precision is desired.
To support efficient identification of edited cells, one plasmid encodes GFP for fluorescent visualization of transfected populations, while the companion plasmid carries a puromycin resistance gene for antibiotic selection. Together, these features support efficient enrichment of co-transfected populations and simplify the validation of FBLN2-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.