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ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-409871-NIC

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  • Target species: human
  • 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
  • ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a pair of plasmids each encoding a D10A mutated Cas9 nuclease and a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA (gRNA) designed to knockout gene expression with greater specificity than its CRISPR/Cas9 KO counterpart
  • Paired gRNA sequences are offset by approximately 20 bp to allow for specific Cas9-mediated double nicking of the genomic DNA, which mimics a DSB
  • One plasmid in the pair contains a puromycin-resistance gene for selection; the other plasmid in the pair contains a GFP marker to visually confirm transfection
  • ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting OSBPL3. One or both designs may be available
  • Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: ORP-3 Antibody (G-5): sc-514097
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    ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h)

    sc-409871-NIC
    20 µg
    $410.00

    OSBPL3 encodes oxysterol-binding protein–related protein 3 (ORP-3), a lipid transfer protein that operates at membrane contact sites to coordinate sterol and phosphoinositide signaling between organelles. ORP-3 has been linked to regulation of actin cytoskeleton remodeling, focal adhesion dynamics, and receptor-driven signal transduction through pathways including PI4P/PI(4,5)P2 metabolism and downstream Rho-family GTPase programs. By coupling lipid homeostasis with membrane trafficking and cell motility, ORP-3 provides a mechanistic entry point to study how lipid sensing influences adhesion-dependent signaling states. Dysregulation of OSBPL3 expression has been reported in multiple disease contexts and is frequently explored in studies of proliferative signaling, invasion-associated phenotypes, and stress-adaptive membrane remodeling.

    ORP-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the OSBPL3 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within OSBPL3. 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 OSBPL3 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 OSBPL3-disrupted clones.

    For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.