
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
FHL-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-402930-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
FHL-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-402930-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
FHL2 encodes four-and-a-half LIM domains protein 2 (FHL-2), a LIM-only adaptor that localizes to focal adhesions and the nucleus to coordinate protein–protein interactions linking cytoskeletal dynamics to transcriptional control. FHL-2 modulates integrin/FAK signaling, Rho GTPase–dependent actin remodeling, and mechanotransduction programs, and it can influence transcriptional outputs through interactions with factors such as β-catenin/TCF and other context-specific regulators. Through these roles, FHL2 is connected to cellular processes including adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation. Dysregulated FHL2 expression or activity has been associated with altered tissue remodeling and oncogenic signaling states, supporting its relevance in studies of fibrosis, cardiovascular biology, and cancer cell behavior.
FHL-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the FHL2 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within FHL2. 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 FHL2 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 FHL2-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.