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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
cadherin-16 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401598-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
cadherin-16 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401598-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
CDH16 encodes cadherin-16, a calcium-dependent cell–cell adhesion molecule enriched in renal tubular epithelium that helps maintain epithelial polarity and tissue architecture. Through homophilic adhesion and coupling to catenins, cadherin-16 influences adherens junction assembly, cytoskeletal organization, and signaling processes linked to epithelial differentiation and barrier function. Altered CDH16 expression is associated with disrupted tubule integrity and has been reported in renal pathophysiology and kidney tumor biology, supporting its utility as a marker and functional node in epithelial state regulation. Studying cadherin-16 provides insight into junctional remodeling, epithelial plasticity, and context-dependent changes in cell adhesion programs.
cadherin-16 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the CDH16 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within CDH16. 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 CDH16 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 CDH16-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.