
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
MyD88 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-417166-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
MyD88 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-417166-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
MYD88 encodes myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88), an essential adaptor that couples Toll-like receptors and interleukin-1 receptor family members to downstream signaling. Through recruitment of IRAK kinases and TRAF6, MyD88 drives activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways, shaping innate immune transcriptional programs and inflammatory cytokine production. MyD88-dependent signaling regulates immune cell activation, antimicrobial responses, and crosstalk with interferon and inflammasome-associated pathways. Dysregulated MYD88 activity and recurrent MYD88 variants are implicated in inflammatory phenotypes and B-cell malignancy–associated signaling, supporting its use as a mechanistic node in immunology and cancer biology research.
MyD88 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the MYD88 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within MYD88. 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 MYD88 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 MYD88-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.