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.
TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h): sc-400320-ACT
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a synergistic activation mediator (SAM) transcription activation system designed to specifically upregulate gene expression
- TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) consists of three plasmids at a 1:1:1 mass ratio: a plasmid encoding the deactivated Cas9 (dCas9) nuclease (D10A and N863A) fused to the transactivation domain VP64, and a blasticidin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, and a hygromycin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers, and a puromycin resistance gene
- The resulting SAM complex binds to a site-specific region approximately 200-250 nt upstream of the transcriptional start site and provides robust recruitment of transcription factors for highly efficient gene activation
- gRNAs encoded by TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) and TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h2) target distinct regulatory regions upstream of the WWTR1 transcriptional start site. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: TAZ Antibody (1F1): sc-293183
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) | sc-400320-ACT | 20 µg | $397.00 | |||
TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h2) | sc-400320-ACT-2 | 20 µg | $397.00 |
WWTR1 encodes the transcriptional co-activator TAZ (TAFAZ), a central effector of the Hippo signaling pathway that couples cell–cell contact, mechanical cues, and polarity to transcriptional programs controlling proliferation, differentiation, and tissue growth. When Hippo kinases are inactive, TAZ accumulates in the nucleus and cooperates with TEAD family transcription factors to regulate genes involved in extracellular matrix remodeling, epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity, and stem-like cell states. Aberrant WWTR1/TAZ activity is linked to dysregulated mechanotransduction and altered lineage specification across multiple disease contexts, including cancer-associated transcriptional programs and fibrotic remodeling. These features make TAZ a widely used node for studying YAP/TAZ–TEAD outputs, crosstalk with Wnt and TGF-β signaling, and context-dependent transcriptional control.
TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous WWTR1 expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
TAZ CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the WWTR1 locus in human cell lines. The system is built around a catalytically inactive Cas9 (dCas9) carrying two inactivating mutations (D10A and N863A) that eliminate nuclease activity while preserving DNA binding. This dCas9 is fused to VP64, a potent transcriptional activator, and is co-expressed with a blasticidin resistance gene for selection. The second plasmid encodes the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, a secondary activator complex that works in concert with dCas9-VP64, alongside a hygromycin resistance gene. The third plasmid encodes a target-specific 20 nt sgRNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers that recruit the MS2-p65-HSF1 complex to the activation site, accompanied by a puromycin resistance gene. The three plasmids are delivered at a 1:1:1 mass ratio for balanced expression of all system components.
Once assembled at the target locus, the SAM complex binds within approximately 200 bp upstream of the WWTR1 transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous TAZ expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native WWTR1 locus and enabling the study of TAZ-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of TAZ pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced WWTR1 expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.