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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TRAP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-402963-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
TGFBRAP1 encodes TRAP-1, an intracellular adaptor associated with the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) receptor complex that supports receptor trafficking, signaling complex assembly, and downstream pathway modulation. By influencing the balance between SMAD-dependent transcriptional responses and crosstalk with MAPK and other stress-responsive pathways, TRAP-1 contributes to regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, and extracellular matrix homeostasis. Altered TGF-β pathway control is implicated in fibrosis, immune regulation, and cancer-associated changes in epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity and microenvironment remodeling, making TGFBRAP1 a useful node for mechanistic studies. Human TRAP-1 function is also relevant for dissecting how receptor-associated scaffolds tune signal amplitude and duration in context-specific signaling.
TRAP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the TGFBRAP1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within TGFBRAP1. 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 TGFBRAP1 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 TGFBRAP1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.