
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
CYP1A2 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-419898-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
CYP1A2 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-419898-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Cyp1a2 encodes the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP1A2, a microsomal monooxygenase that oxidizes diverse endogenous and xenobiotic substrates and helps control chemical homeostasis. Its expression is regulated by ligand-activated transcriptional programs, prominently the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway, linking environmental exposures to inducible drug-metabolizing capacity. CYP1A2 activity contributes to hepatic redox balance and can influence reactive metabolite formation and oxidative stress responses during biotransformation. Altered Cyp1a2 function or regulation is therefore relevant to studies of toxicant susceptibility, pharmacokinetic variability, and gene–environment interactions in mouse models.
CYP1A2 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Cyp1a2 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Cyp1a2. 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 Cyp1a2 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 Cyp1a2-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.