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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Thrombin R Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-420264-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse F2r encodes thrombin receptor (PAR1), a G protein–coupled receptor activated by proteolytic cleavage that initiates signaling through Gq, Gi, and G12/13 pathways. PAR1 activation drives phospholipase C and calcium mobilization, RhoA/ROCK-dependent cytoskeletal remodeling, and MAPK/ERK signaling, linking coagulation to vascular and inflammatory responses. In endothelial cells, platelets, and leukocytes, F2r influences barrier function, platelet activation, cytokine production, and cell migration. Dysregulated thrombin–PAR1 signaling has been implicated in experimental models of thrombosis, vascular injury, atherosclerosis, fibrosis, and neuroinflammation, making F2r a relevant target for mechanistic studies of hemostasis-associated signaling.
Thrombin R Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the F2r locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within F2r. 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 F2r 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 F2r-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.