glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-400256-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) 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
- glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting GPC3. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: glypican-3 Antibody (F-3): sc-390587
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400256-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400256-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human GPC3 encodes glypican-3, a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored heparan sulfate proteoglycan displayed on the cell surface where it shapes extracellular ligand availability and receptor engagement. Glypican-3 modulates growth factor signaling and morphogen pathways, including Wnt/β-catenin and Hedgehog, influencing proliferation, differentiation, and tissue patterning during development. Through its heparan sulfate chains, it can regulate interactions with factors such as FGF family ligands and BMPs, affecting downstream MAPK and related signaling outputs. Dysregulated GPC3 expression and altered glypican-3–mediated signaling have been associated with oncogenic phenotypes and developmental abnormalities, making it a relevant target for mechanistic studies of cell signaling and tumor biology.
glypican-3 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the GPC3 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within GPC3. 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 GPC3 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 GPC3-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.