Dkk-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m): sc-420004-NIC
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Dkk-1 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
- Dkk-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) and Dkk-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting Dkk1. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: Dkk-1 Antibody (B-7): sc-374574
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Dkk-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-420004-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Dkk1 encodes Dickkopf-1 (Dkk-1), a secreted antagonist of canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling that binds LRP5/6 co-receptors and modulates Frizzled-dependent pathway activation. By tuning Wnt-driven transcriptional programs, Dkk-1 influences cell fate decisions, proliferation, differentiation, and tissue patterning during development and adult homeostasis. In mouse models, altered Dkk1 activity has been linked to dysregulated osteogenesis and bone remodeling, impaired tissue regeneration, and changes in tumor-associated signaling networks through effects on Wnt pathway balance. Its extracellular mode of action also makes Dkk-1 a useful node for studying ligand–receptor dynamics and pathway cross-talk in stem cell and microenvironment-focused systems.
Dkk-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Dkk1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Dkk1. 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 Dkk1 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 Dkk1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.