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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
synphilin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-406126-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
synphilin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-406126-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
SNCAIP encodes synphilin-1, a cytosolic protein that interacts with α-synuclein and multiple components of the ubiquitin–proteasome and autophagy machinery, linking it to cellular proteostasis. Synphilin-1 is implicated in protein aggregation dynamics and can modulate inclusion body formation, vesicle trafficking, and stress-responsive quality control pathways. Through associations with E3 ubiquitin ligases and proteasomal factors, SNCAIP influences turnover of misfolded proteins and may impact neuronal homeostasis. Altered synphilin-1 function or localization has been studied in the context of synucleinopathies, where dysregulated protein handling and aggregate pathology are central experimental themes.
synphilin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the SNCAIP locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within SNCAIP. 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 SNCAIP 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 SNCAIP-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.