Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m): sc-421839-ACT
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) is a synergistic activation mediator (SAM) transcription activation system designed to specifically upregulate gene expression
- Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) consists of three plasmids at a 1:1:1 mass ratio: a plasmid encoding the deactivated Cas9 (dCas9) nuclease (D10A and N863A) fused to the transactivation domain VP64, and a blasticidin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, and a hygromycin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers, and a puromycin resistance gene
- The resulting SAM complex binds to a site-specific region approximately 200-250 nt upstream of the transcriptional start site and provides robust recruitment of transcription factors for highly efficient gene activation
- gRNAs encoded by Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) and Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) target distinct regulatory regions upstream of the Ndn transcriptional start site. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) | sc-421839-ACT | 20 µg | $397.00 |
Mouse Ndn encodes necdin, a MAGE family protein with prominent roles in neuronal differentiation, survival, and maintenance of post-mitotic states. Necdin participates in transcriptional and cell-cycle regulatory networks by modulating interactions with factors such as E2F family proteins and p53-associated pathways, linking it to control of proliferation and stress responses in neural lineages. It is also connected to neuroendocrine development and hypothalamic signaling processes that influence energy balance and reproductive physiology. Dysregulation of Ndn expression is associated with imprinting-related neurodevelopmental phenotypes and is frequently studied in the context of Prader–Willi region biology and related neuronal dysfunction.
Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous Ndn expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
Ndn CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the Ndn locus in human cell lines. The system is built around a catalytically inactive Cas9 (dCas9) carrying two inactivating mutations (D10A and N863A) that eliminate nuclease activity while preserving DNA binding. This dCas9 is fused to VP64, a potent transcriptional activator, and is co-expressed with a blasticidin resistance gene for selection. The second plasmid encodes the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, a secondary activator complex that works in concert with dCas9-VP64, alongside a hygromycin resistance gene. The third plasmid encodes a target-specific 20 nt sgRNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers that recruit the MS2-p65-HSF1 complex to the activation site, accompanied by a puromycin resistance gene. The three plasmids are delivered at a 1:1:1 mass ratio for balanced expression of all system components.
Once assembled at the target locus, the SAM complex binds within approximately 200 bp upstream of the Ndn transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous Ndn expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native Ndn locus and enabling the study of Ndn-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of Ndn pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced Ndn expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.