
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
DMP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-402197-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
DMP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-402197-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
DMP1 encodes dentin matrix acidic phosphoprotein 1 (DMP-1), an extracellular matrix phosphoprotein of the SIBLING family that is proteolytically processed and contributes to mineralized tissue formation. DMP-1 regulates osteocyte maturation and phosphate homeostasis and interfaces with biomineralization programs that coordinate collagenous matrix organization with hydroxyapatite deposition. In bone and tooth biology, DMP-1 influences signaling networks linked to extracellular matrix remodeling, integrin-associated cell–matrix interactions, and mineral ion handling. Altered DMP1 function or expression is associated with hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets/osteomalacia phenotypes and other disorders of dentin and bone mineralization, making it a relevant target for mechanistic studies of skeletal matrix biology.
DMP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the DMP1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within DMP1. 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 DMP1 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 DMP1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.