IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h): sc-400582-ACT
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a synergistic activation mediator (SAM) transcription activation system designed to specifically upregulate gene expression
- IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) consists of three plasmids at a 1:1:1 mass ratio: a plasmid encoding the deactivated Cas9 (dCas9) nuclease (D10A and N863A) fused to the transactivation domain VP64, and a blasticidin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, and a hygromycin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers, and a puromycin resistance gene
- The resulting SAM complex binds to a site-specific region approximately 200-250 nt upstream of the transcriptional start site and provides robust recruitment of transcription factors for highly efficient gene activation
- gRNAs encoded by IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) and IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h2) target distinct regulatory regions upstream of the IL6R transcriptional start site. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: IL-6Rα Antibody (H-7): sc-373708
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) | sc-400582-ACT | 20 µg | $397.00 | |||
IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h2) | sc-400582-ACT-2 | 20 µg | $397.00 |
IL6R encodes the human interleukin-6 receptor alpha chain (IL-6Rα), a ligand-binding component that mediates cellular responsiveness to IL-6 and coordinates signaling through the gp130 co-receptor complex. Engagement of IL-6Rα promotes downstream JAK/STAT3, MAPK/ERK, and PI3K/AKT pathway activation, shaping acute-phase responses, leukocyte differentiation, and tissue homeostasis. IL-6Rα also participates in classical and trans-signaling modalities that influence cytokine network dynamics and inflammatory set points across immune and stromal compartments. Dysregulated IL6R expression or signaling is implicated in chronic inflammation and autoimmunity and is widely studied in oncology and cardiovascular biology as a driver of microenvironmental remodeling and systemic inflammatory phenotypes.
IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous IL6R expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
IL-6Rα CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the IL6R 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 IL6R transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous IL-6Rα expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native IL6R locus and enabling the study of IL-6Rα-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of IL-6Rα pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced IL6R expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.