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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
MAPKAP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-432741-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Mapkap1 encodes MAPKAP-1 (also known as mSIN1), an essential scaffold subunit of mTOR complex 2 (mTORC2) that coordinates kinase signaling and subcellular localization of the complex. Through mTORC2, MAPKAP-1 supports phosphorylation and activation of AGC family kinases including AKT, SGK, and PKC, influencing cell survival, cytoskeletal dynamics, ion transport, and metabolic adaptation. MAPKAP-1-dependent signaling intersects with PI3K/AKT pathways and stress-responsive networks that shape proliferation and migration. Dysregulated mTORC2–AKT axis activity is widely implicated in oncogenic signaling and metabolic phenotypes, making Mapkap1 a key node for mechanistic studies of pathway remodeling.
MAPKAP-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Mapkap1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Mapkap1. 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 Mapkap1 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 Mapkap1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.