VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-400553-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- VEGF-C 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
- VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting VEGFC. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: VEGF-C Antibody (E-6): sc-374628
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400553-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400553-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
VEGFC encodes VEGF-C, a secreted growth factor that primarily signals through VEGFR-3 (FLT4) and, after proteolytic maturation, can also engage VEGFR-2 to regulate endothelial cell migration, survival, and vascular permeability. VEGF-C is a central driver of lymphangiogenesis and contributes to remodeling of blood and lymphatic vessels via receptor tyrosine kinase signaling cascades including MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT. Dysregulated VEGF-C activity is associated with altered lymphatic development, impaired tissue fluid homeostasis, and inflammatory microenvironment changes, and it is frequently studied in contexts of tumor-associated lymphangiogenesis and metastatic dissemination. These functions make VEGF-C a common target in studies of vascular biology, immune cell trafficking, and extracellular matrix–dependent vessel remodeling.
VEGF-C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the VEGFC locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within VEGFC. 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 VEGFC 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 VEGFC-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.