Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m): sc-419444-NIC
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) 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
- Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) and Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting Capn6. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-419444-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Capn6 encodes calpain 6 (CAPN6), an atypical calpain-family member that lacks key catalytic activity but retains roles as a regulatory scaffold in the cytoskeleton. CAPN6 influences microtubule stability, actin remodeling, and cell motility, linking it to pathways that control cytoskeletal dynamics, vesicle trafficking, and cellular differentiation programs. In developing tissues and myogenic contexts, CAPN6 has been associated with regulation of proliferation and differentiation states, making it relevant to studies of tissue morphogenesis and repair. Altered CAPN6 expression has been reported in disease-associated remodeling phenotypes, supporting its investigation in models of fibrosis, cancer cell invasion, and neuromuscular or developmental abnormalities without implying clinical outcomes.
Calpain 6 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Capn6 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Capn6. 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 Capn6 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 Capn6-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.