
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TICAM-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-430672-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
TICAM-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-430672-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Ticam1 encodes TICAM-1 (also known as TRIF), a cytosolic adaptor that couples endosomal Toll-like receptors to innate immune signaling. TICAM-1 mediates TLR3 and TLR4 TRIF-dependent pathways, driving IRF3/IRF7 and NF-κB activation to induce type I interferons and proinflammatory cytokines. Through regulation of antiviral responses, dendritic cell maturation, and programmed inflammatory signaling, TICAM-1 helps shape host defense and immune homeostasis. Dysregulated TICAM1/TRIF signaling has been implicated in inflammatory and infectious disease mechanisms, making it a key target for dissecting innate immune contributions to pathology in mouse models.
TICAM-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Ticam1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Ticam1. 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 Ticam1 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 Ticam1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.