
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
GBP2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-402140-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
GBP2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-402140-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human GBP2 encodes guanylate-binding protein 2, an interferon-inducible large GTPase that functions as an effector of innate immunity. GBP2 is upregulated downstream of IFN-γ/STAT1 signaling and contributes to cell-intrinsic antimicrobial responses, including pathogen restriction at intracellular membranes and coordination of inflammasome-associated processes. Through interactions that influence cytoskeletal dynamics and vesicular trafficking, GBP2 can modulate immune signaling outputs and cellular stress responses. Dysregulated GBP2 expression has been linked to inflammatory pathologies and immune-oncology contexts, making it a useful target for mechanistic studies of interferon-driven programs.
GBP2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the GBP2 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within GBP2. 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 GBP2 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 GBP2-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.