
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Laminin γ-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401029-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Laminin γ-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401029-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
LAMC1 encodes the laminin γ1 chain, a core component of multiple basement membrane laminin heterotrimers that organize extracellular matrix architecture and regulate cell adhesion, migration, and polarity. Through interactions with integrins, dystroglycan, and other matrix receptors, laminin γ1 modulates focal adhesion dynamics and downstream signaling pathways such as FAK/SRC, PI3K–AKT, and MAPK that influence survival and differentiation. LAMC1-dependent basement membrane assembly is integral to tissue morphogenesis, epithelial integrity, and vascular and neuromuscular organization. Dysregulation of laminin networks and LAMC1-associated signaling is relevant to studies of fibrosis, tumor cell invasion, and other pathologies where basement membrane remodeling and altered cell–matrix communication are prominent.
Laminin γ-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the LAMC1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within LAMC1. 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 LAMC1 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 LAMC1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.