p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-402153-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- p8 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
- p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting NUPR1. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-402153-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-402153-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
NUPR1 (p8) is a small, stress-inducible nuclear protein that functions as a transcriptional regulator coordinating cellular adaptation to injury and metabolic stress. It modulates chromatin-associated gene expression programs involved in autophagy, cell-cycle control, DNA damage responses, and inflammatory signaling, with reported crosstalk to pathways such as p53, NF-κB, and TGF-β. Altered NUPR1 activity has been associated with changes in proliferation, apoptosis susceptibility, epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity, and redox homeostasis in multiple disease-relevant contexts, including cancer biology and tissue injury models. These properties make NUPR1 a useful target for dissecting stress-response circuitry and transcriptional reprogramming mechanisms in human cells.
p8 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the NUPR1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within NUPR1. 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 NUPR1 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 NUPR1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.