GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-405452-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- GRIN1 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
- GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting GPRIN1. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-405452-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-405452-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
GPRIN1 (G protein-regulated inducer of neurite outgrowth 1) encodes a neuron-enriched signaling protein implicated in neurite extension, synaptic maturation, and activity-dependent remodeling. It participates in GPCR-linked signaling cascades and interfaces with cytoskeletal and vesicular trafficking processes that shape neuronal connectivity and excitability. Altered regulation of GPRIN1 has been associated with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric phenotypes, supporting its utility as a target for dissecting mechanisms of neuronal differentiation and synaptic function in human cell models.
GRIN1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the GPRIN1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within GPRIN1. 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 GPRIN1 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 GPRIN1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.