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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TOK-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-406452-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
BCCIP (BRCA2 and CDKN1A interacting protein) encodes a conserved factor that supports genome stability through interactions with BRCA2 and p21/CDKN1A, linking DNA repair with cell-cycle control. BCCIP contributes to homologous recombination, replication stress responses, and checkpoint signaling, and has been implicated in preserving chromosomal integrity during S phase. Altered BCCIP expression or function has been associated with defective DNA damage responses and increased genomic instability, features frequently observed in cancer biology. As a result, BCCIP is a useful target for dissecting DNA repair pathways, proliferation control, and mechanisms that couple replication with checkpoint enforcement in human cells.
TOK-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the BCCIP locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within BCCIP. 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 BCCIP 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 BCCIP-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.