
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
LDH-B Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-416429-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
LDH-B Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-416429-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
LDHB encodes the LDH-B (LDH-1) subunit of lactate dehydrogenase, a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of pyruvate to lactate with concomitant interconversion of NADH and NAD⁺. By controlling pyruvate–lactate flux, LDH-B helps coordinate glycolysis with mitochondrial oxidative metabolism and contributes to cellular redox homeostasis under changing oxygen and nutrient conditions. LDHB activity is commonly studied in the context of metabolic reprogramming, including shifts in lactate utilization and NAD⁺/NADH balance that influence biosynthetic capacity and stress responses. Altered LDHB expression and LDH isoform composition have been associated with metabolic phenotypes observed across diverse disease-relevant models, including tumor biology and inherited disorders of intermediary metabolism.
LDH-B Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the LDHB locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within LDHB. 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 LDHB 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 LDHB-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.