
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
IKK-ε Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-425196-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
IKK-ε Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-425196-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Ikbke encodes IKK-ε, a noncanonical IκB kinase that integrates innate immune and inflammatory signaling downstream of pattern-recognition receptors and cytokine inputs. IKK-ε contributes to activation of IRF3/IRF7 and NF-κB programs, influencing type I interferon production, antiviral responses, and transcriptional control of immune mediators. Beyond host defense, Ikbke-dependent signaling intersects with pathways regulating cell survival, metabolic stress responses, and tumor-associated inflammation. Dysregulated IKK-ε activity has been implicated in models of autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, and oncogenic signaling, making Ikbke a useful node for pathway mapping and functional genomics in mouse systems.
IKK-ε Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Ikbke locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Ikbke. 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 Ikbke 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 Ikbke-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.