
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
CD138/SDC1/Syndecan-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-423235-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
CD138/SDC1/Syndecan-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-423235-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Sdc1 encodes Syndecan-1 (CD138), a transmembrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan that regulates cell–cell and cell–matrix adhesion, growth factor presentation, and chemokine sequestration at the cell surface. By binding extracellular matrix components and ligands such as FGF and VEGF family members, CD138 modulates signaling pathways including MAPK/ERK, PI3K/AKT, and integrin-dependent focal adhesion dynamics, influencing proliferation, migration, and epithelial barrier organization. In mouse tissues, Sdc1 contributes to immune cell interactions and wound repair through control of inflammatory cues and extracellular matrix remodeling. Dysregulated CD138 expression or shedding is associated with altered adhesion and signaling states relevant to cancer biology, inflammation, and tissue homeostasis research.
CD138/SDC1/Syndecan-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Sdc1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Sdc1. 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 Sdc1 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 Sdc1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.