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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
SHIP-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401622-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
SHIP-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401622-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
INPPL1 encodes SHIP-2, a Src homology 2 domain–containing inositol 5-phosphatase that hydrolyzes phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate to phosphatidylinositol (3,4)-bisphosphate, tuning PI3K–AKT signaling amplitude and duration. Through modulation of phosphoinositide pools, SHIP-2 influences insulin receptor signaling, membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal dynamics, and receptor endocytosis, with downstream effects on glucose homeostasis and cellular growth programs. Altered SHIP-2 activity or expression has been associated with insulin resistance and metabolic traits, and dysregulated PI3K pathway control also links INPPL1 to studies of oncogenic signaling, migration, and inflammatory pathway crosstalk. These functions make SHIP-2 a useful node for dissecting phosphatase-dependent feedback mechanisms in signaling networks.
SHIP-2 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the INPPL1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within INPPL1. 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 INPPL1 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 INPPL1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.