
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
FKBP12.6 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401445-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
FKBP12.6 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401445-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
FKBP1B encodes FKBP12.6, a small immunophilin peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase that binds immunosuppressive ligands and functions as a regulator of calcium signaling. FKBP12.6 associates with ryanodine receptor channels, particularly RyR2, to modulate sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ release and excitation–contraction coupling, integrating signals that affect mitochondrial metabolism and stress responses. Through its chaperone-like activity and protein–protein interactions, FKBP12.6 influences proteostasis and phosphorylation-dependent channel gating. Dysregulated FKBP1B/FKBP12.6 activity and altered Ca²⁺ homeostasis have been linked to cardiac arrhythmogenesis and other calcium-handling phenotypes, supporting mechanistic studies in cardiomyocytes and excitable cell models.
FKBP12.6 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the FKBP1B locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within FKBP1B. 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 FKBP1B 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 FKBP1B-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.