
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
PPARγ Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-422363-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
PPARγ Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-422363-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Pparg encodes peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), a ligand-activated nuclear receptor transcription factor that regulates gene programs controlling adipocyte differentiation, lipid storage, glucose homeostasis, and anti-inflammatory signaling. PPARγ forms heterodimers with RXR and binds PPAR response elements to coordinate transcriptional networks in adipose tissue, macrophages, and other metabolic cell types. Its activity intersects with insulin signaling, fatty acid metabolism, and cytokine-driven pathways that shape energy balance and immune phenotypes. Dysregulated PPARγ signaling is frequently studied in the context of obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver biology, atherosclerosis, and inflammatory disorders using mouse models.
PPARγ Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Pparg locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Pparg. 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 Pparg 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 Pparg-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.