
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
PAR-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-417018-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
PAR-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-417018-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
F2RL2 encodes protease-activated receptor 3 (PAR-3), a thrombin-responsive G protein–coupled receptor that modulates platelet signaling and vascular cell responses through regulated proteolytic activation. PAR-3 influences hemostatic and inflammatory pathways by shaping downstream GPCR signaling networks, including calcium mobilization and kinase cascades that intersect with coagulation-driven cellular activation. In humans, altered PAR family signaling has been associated with dysregulated thrombosis, vascular inflammation, and tumor–stroma interactions, making F2RL2 a relevant target for mechanistic studies of protease signaling. Dissecting PAR-3 function supports investigation of cross-talk among proteases, GPCRs, and extracellular matrix cues in disease-relevant microenvironments.
PAR-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the F2RL2 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within F2RL2. 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 F2RL2 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 F2RL2-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.