
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TF Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401060-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
TF Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401060-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human F3 encodes tissue factor (TF), a transmembrane initiator of the extrinsic coagulation cascade that complexes with factor VII/VIIa to trigger downstream thrombin generation and fibrin formation. Beyond hemostasis, TF-dependent protease signaling intersects with PAR activation, inflammatory responses, angiogenesis, and endothelial–monocyte interactions that shape vascular biology. F3 expression is tightly regulated by cytokine and stress signaling and is frequently studied in the context of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, sepsis-associated coagulopathy, and tumor microenvironment–linked procoagulant activity. These functions make TF a useful node for dissecting crosstalk between coagulation and innate immune signaling pathways.
TF Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the F3 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within F3. 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 F3 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 F3-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.