HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m): sc-423295-NIC
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m) 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
- HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m) and HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting Hnf1b. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-423295-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-423295-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Hnf1b encodes hepatocyte nuclear factor 1β (HNF-1β), a homeodomain-containing transcription factor that regulates epithelial differentiation and organ morphogenesis in the kidney, pancreas, liver, and biliary tract. HNF-1β binds promoter and enhancer elements to coordinate gene programs governing nephron segment identity, tubular transport, and epithelial polarity, integrating with developmental transcriptional networks during branching and ductal patterning. Dysregulated HNF-1β activity is associated with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, renal cystogenesis, and pancreatic developmental defects, making it a key node for studying genotype-to-phenotype relationships in epithelial tissues. In mouse models, perturbation of Hnf1b is widely used to interrogate transcriptional control of organogenesis, ductal lineage specification, and metabolic gene regulation.
HNF-1β Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Hnf1b locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Hnf1b. 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 Hnf1b 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 Hnf1b-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.