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CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-401519-NIC

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  • Target species: human
  • 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
  • CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h) 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
  • CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting CD3D. One or both designs may be available
  • Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: CD3-δ Antibody (F-1): sc-137137
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    Ordering Information

    Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

    CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h)

    sc-401519-NIC
    20 µg
    $410.00

    CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h2)

    sc-401519-NIC-2
    20 µg
    $410.00

    CD3D encodes CD3-δ, an essential component of the T cell receptor (TCR)–CD3 complex that couples antigen recognition to intracellular signaling. CD3-δ participates in assembly and surface expression of the TCR complex and transduces activation signals through immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs) in associated CD3 chains, engaging LCK/ZAP70 signaling and downstream MAPK, NF-κB, and NFAT pathways. Through these processes, CD3-δ contributes to thymocyte development, T cell activation, and adaptive immune homeostasis. Altered CD3D function is relevant to studies of T cell immunodeficiency, aberrant immune signaling, and immune-oncology mechanisms where TCR signaling strength and composition shape cellular phenotypes.

    CD3-δ Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the CD3D locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within CD3D. 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 CD3D 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 CD3D-disrupted clones.

    For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.