Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h): sc-404152-ACT
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a synergistic activation mediator (SAM) transcription activation system designed to specifically upregulate gene expression
- Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) 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 Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) and Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h2) target distinct regulatory regions upstream of the REC8 transcriptional start site. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) | sc-404152-ACT | 20 µg | $397.00 |
Human REC8 encodes Rec8, a meiosis-associated cohesin subunit that helps establish and maintain sister chromatid cohesion and supports homologous chromosome pairing and recombination. By shaping cohesin complex dynamics, Rec8 contributes to chromosome segregation fidelity and DNA repair processes that intersect with broader genome stability pathways. Altered regulation of cohesin components, including meiosis-restricted factors ectopically expressed in somatic contexts, is studied in relation to aneuploidy, replication stress, and chromosomal instability phenotypes relevant to cancer and reproductive biology. REC8 is therefore a useful target for probing cohesion-dependent control of recombination, checkpoint signaling, and chromosome architecture.
Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous REC8 expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
Rec8 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (h) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the REC8 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 REC8 transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous Rec8 expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native REC8 locus and enabling the study of Rec8-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of Rec8 pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced REC8 expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.