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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Mig-2 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) | sc-404390-ACT | 20 µg | $397.00 |
FERMT2 encodes Mig-2 (kindlin-2), a focal adhesion protein that binds integrin cytoplasmic tails to regulate integrin activation, cell–extracellular matrix adhesion, and cytoskeletal remodeling. Through coupling to talin, focal adhesion kinase signaling, and Rho family GTPase-driven actin dynamics, Mig-2 influences cell migration, mechanotransduction, and extracellular matrix organization. FERMT2 activity integrates with pathways controlling epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity and tissue remodeling, making it a frequent focus in studies of invasion, fibrosis-like programs, and altered adhesion signaling in cancer biology. Genetic and transcriptomic associations have also linked FERMT2 to neurodegeneration-related phenotypes, supporting its relevance to neuronal adhesion and signaling mechanisms in model systems.
Mig-2 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous FERMT2 expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
Mig-2 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the FERMT2 locus in human cell lines. The system is built around a catalytically inactive Cas9 (dCas9) carrying two inactivating mutations (D10A and N863A) that eliminate nuclease activity while preserving DNA binding. This dCas9 is fused to VP64, a potent transcriptional activator, and is co-expressed with a blasticidin resistance gene for selection. The second plasmid encodes the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, a secondary activator complex that works in concert with dCas9-VP64, alongside a hygromycin resistance gene. The third plasmid encodes a target-specific 20 nt sgRNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers that recruit the MS2-p65-HSF1 complex to the activation site, accompanied by a puromycin resistance gene. The three plasmids are delivered at a 1:1:1 mass ratio for balanced expression of all system components.
Once assembled at the target locus, the SAM complex binds within approximately 200 bp upstream of the FERMT2 transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous Mig-2 expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native FERMT2 locus and enabling the study of Mig-2-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of Mig-2 pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced FERMT2 expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.