Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-403118-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a pair of plasmids each encoding a D10A mutated Cas9 nuclease and a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA (gRNA) designed to knockout gene expression with greater specificity than its CRISPR/Cas9 KO counterpart
- Paired gRNA sequences are offset by approximately 20 bp to allow for specific Cas9-mediated double nicking of the genomic DNA, which mimics a DSB
- One plasmid in the pair contains a puromycin-resistance gene for selection; the other plasmid in the pair contains a GFP marker to visually confirm transfection
- FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting FGF9. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: FGF-9 Antibody (D-8): sc-8413
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-403118-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-403118-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
FGF9 encodes fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF-9), a secreted heparin-binding ligand that signals primarily through FGFR1c/FGFR2c/FGFR3c to regulate cell proliferation, survival, and differentiation. FGF-9 activity engages canonical receptor tyrosine kinase cascades including MAPK/ERK, PI3K–AKT, and PLCγ signaling, shaping developmental patterning, tissue repair responses, and stromal–epithelial communication. Dysregulated FGF9–FGFR signaling has been linked to altered angiogenic and fibrotic programs and is frequently interrogated in studies of oncogenic growth factor networks and microenvironmental remodeling. As a result, FGF9 is a common target for mechanistic analysis of paracrine signaling dynamics, lineage specification, and pathway crosstalk in human cell models.
FGF-9 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the FGF9 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within FGF9. 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 FGF9 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 FGF9-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.