Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-400786-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Decorin 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
- Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting DCN. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: Decorin Antibody (9XX): sc-73896
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400786-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400786-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
DCN encodes decorin, a secreted small leucine-rich proteoglycan that organizes extracellular matrix architecture by binding collagens and modulating fibril assembly. Decorin also regulates growth factor signaling, including TGF-β, influencing SMAD-dependent transcription, cell adhesion, and migratory programs that shape tissue remodeling. Through these extracellular interactions, DCN impacts fibroblast activation, angiogenic balance, and inflammatory crosstalk within stromal microenvironments. Altered DCN expression or decorin proteoglycan composition is associated with fibrosis, impaired wound repair, and tumor–stroma dynamics, making it a useful target for mechanistic studies of matrix signaling.
Decorin Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the DCN locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within DCN. 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 DCN 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 DCN-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.