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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
BAP1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-430539-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Bap1 encodes BRCA1 associated protein 1 (BAP1), a nuclear deubiquitinating enzyme that regulates chromatin state and transcriptional programs through the PR-DUB complex, including removal of ubiquitin from histone H2A. BAP1 also interfaces with DNA damage signaling, cell-cycle control, and apoptosis, linking ubiquitin-dependent protein regulation to maintenance of genome integrity. Through these functions, BAP1 helps coordinate epigenetic regulation with stress responses in proliferating cells. Altered BAP1 activity is widely studied in cancer biology and tumor suppression pathways, making Bap1 a key target for mechanistic studies of chromatin remodeling and DNA repair.
BAP1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Bap1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Bap1. 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 Bap1 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 Bap1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.