PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2): sc-400128-KO-2
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 Knockout (KO) Plasmid (h2) is a pool of plasmids, each encoding Cas9 nuclease and a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA (gRNA) designed for maximum knockout efficiency using sequences derived from the GeCKO v2 library
- gRNA sequences direct Cas9 to induce site-specific double-strand breaks (DSBs) in the PKC alpha genomic locus, resulting in gene knockout through non-homologous end joining (NHEJ)
- PKC alpha HDR Plasmid (h2) (sc-400128-HDR-2) is recommended for co-transfection with PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2) to enable selection of successfully edited cells through HDR-mediated integration of a puromycin resistance cassette and RFP reporter gene
- PKC alpha HDR Plasmid (h2) is a pool of plasmids, each containing a homology-directed repair (HDR) template corresponding to the gRNA target sites in the PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2)
- Each HDR plasmid contains two ~800 bp homology arms flanking the puromycin resistance and RFP cassettes, designed to bind genomic DNA sequences surrounding the Cas9-induced double-strand break site and facilitate precise HDR-mediated integration
- The puromycin resistance and RFP genes are flanked by LoxP sites, enabling removal of selection markers via Cre recombinase (Cre Vector: sc-418923) after establishing stable knockout cell lines
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: PKC alpha Antibody (H-7): sc-8393
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2) | sc-400128-KO-2 | 20 µg | $397.00 | |||
PKC alpha HDR Plasmid (h2) | sc-400128-HDR-2 | 20 µg | $445.00 |
Overview
PRKCA encodes protein kinase C alpha (PKCα), a Ca2+- and diacylglycerol-responsive serine/threonine kinase that couples membrane-proximal signals to phosphorylation programs controlling proliferation, differentiation, cytoskeletal remodeling, and secretion. PKCα operates downstream of phospholipase C in receptor tyrosine kinase and GPCR signaling, contributing to MAPK/ERK, PI3K-related nodes, and regulation of transcription factor activity. It also modulates cell–cell adhesion and migration through effects on actin dynamics and focal adhesion components, integrating cues from growth factors and extracellular matrix. Dysregulated PRKCA/PKCα signaling has been implicated across diverse disease-relevant contexts including oncogenic signaling rewiring, cardiovascular remodeling, and inflammatory responses, making it a common target for mechanistic pathway studies.
PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2) is a pool of plasmids designed for targeted disruption of the PRKCA gene in human cell lines. Each plasmid in the pool co-expresses a unique sgRNA, targeting a distinct site within the PRKCA locus, alongside the Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 nuclease, and encodes GFP to enable fluorescent identification and enrichment of successfully transfected cells. This multi-guide strategy increases the likelihood of inducing frameshifts or deletions that produce a functional knockout, offering a more robust alternative to single-guide approaches. DSBs induced at multiple sites are resolved through non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) or, when used with the included HDR donor template, homology-directed repair (HDR) at a defined target site within the locus.
When used in conjunction with the RFP-expressing HDR donor, GFP and RFP fluorescence can be used together to distinguish transfected from edited cell populations, streamlining flow cytometry-based sorting and clone selection workflows.
Homology-Directed Repair (HDR) Donor — Puromycin Cassette with RFP Reporter
For applications requiring confirmed, selectable knockout clones, PKC alpha HDR Plasmid (h2) includes an HDR donor construct containing a puromycin resistance cassette (PuroR) and a red fluorescent protein (RFP) reporter, flanked by homology arms specific to a defined PRKCA target site.
When co-transfected with PKC alpha CRISPR/Cas9 KO Plasmid (h2):
- The PuroR-RFP cassette integrates at the Cas9 cut site via HDR, disrupting the PRKCA open reading frame.
- RFP fluorescence provides an immediate visual indicator of successful integration, enabling fluorescence-based identification or sorting of edited cells prior to or alongside puromycin selection.
- Successfully edited cells are confirmed through puromycin resistance, substantially reducing clone screening burden.
- This selection strategy is ideal for generating stable, clonal KO cell lines for downstream functional studies, drug screening, or model development.
Cre-lox Cassette Removal System
The HDR donor construct features loxP sites flanking the PuroR-RFP selection cassette to allow clean marker removal following clone confirmation. Transient expression of Cre recombinase via the included Cre Vector: sc-418923 excises the cassette, leaving a minimal residual loxP site within the PRKCA locus and eliminating potential confounding effects on downstream assays.
This two-step approach:
- Minimizes disruption to local chromatin architecture and neighboring regulatory elements
- Restores a near-native genomic context at the edited locus
- Enables reuse of the puromycin selection strategy in the same cell line for additional edits
Key Features
- gRNA targeting PRKCA exon(s) critical for PKC alpha function
- Co-expression of SpCas9 and sgRNA from a single plasmid for simplified delivery
- HDR donor with puromycin resistance for positive clone selection
- loxP-flanked PuroR cassette with Cre recombinase vector for seamless marker removal
- Supplied ready to use for delivery by transfection
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.