TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-404654-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a pair of plasmids each encoding a D10A mutated Cas9 nuclease and a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA (gRNA) designed to knockout gene expression with greater specificity than its CRISPR/Cas9 KO counterpart
- Paired gRNA sequences are offset by approximately 20 bp to allow for specific Cas9-mediated double nicking of the genomic DNA, which mimics a DSB
- One plasmid in the pair contains a puromycin-resistance gene for selection; the other plasmid in the pair contains a GFP marker to visually confirm transfection
- TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting GTF2E1. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: TFIIE-α Antibody (E-2): sc-133064
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-404654-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-404654-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
GTF2E1 encodes the α subunit of transcription factor IIE (TFIIE-α), an essential component of the RNA polymerase II preinitiation complex required for accurate transcription start-site selection. TFIIE cooperates with TFIIF and TFIIH to promote promoter opening and transcription initiation, linking GTF2E1 to core gene expression programs and cellular responses that depend on Pol II–driven transcription. Through its role in regulating basal transcription, TFIIE-α influences processes such as cell-cycle progression, differentiation, and stress-adaptive transcriptional remodeling. Dysregulation of general transcription machinery has been implicated in developmental disorders and cancer-associated transcriptional dependencies, making GTF2E1 a useful node for mechanistic studies of transcriptional control.
TFIIE-α Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the GTF2E1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within GTF2E1. 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 GTF2E1 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 GTF2E1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.