
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
hnRNP K Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-417266-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
hnRNP K Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-417266-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
HNRNPK encodes hnRNP K, a multifunctional RNA- and DNA-binding protein that integrates transcriptional control, pre-mRNA splicing, mRNA stability, and translation with chromatin and signal-dependent regulation. hnRNP K participates in ribonucleoprotein complex assembly and coordinates stress-responsive gene expression programs, linking pathways such as p53-regulated transcription, DNA damage responses, and cell-cycle control. Through interactions with regulatory RNAs and transcription factors, it influences processes including apoptosis, differentiation, and RNA processing fidelity. Dysregulated HNRNPK activity or expression has been associated with altered gene regulatory networks observed across multiple cancer and neurodevelopmental disease contexts, supporting its use in mechanistic studies of RNA biology and genome maintenance.
hnRNP K Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the HNRNPK locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within HNRNPK. 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 HNRNPK 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 HNRNPK-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.