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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
TIM-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-411938-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human HAVCR1 encodes T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain–containing protein 1 (TIM-1), a type I membrane glycoprotein expressed on activated immune cells and epithelial compartments. TIM-1 functions as a phosphatidylserine receptor that contributes to clearance of apoptotic cells and modulates cell–cell interactions, influencing antigen handling and immune activation. Through its cytoplasmic signaling motifs, TIM-1 impacts pathways governing lymphocyte activation, cytokine responses, and epithelial stress programs. Altered HAVCR1/TIM-1 activity and expression have been linked to inflammatory immune phenotypes and tissue injury contexts, supporting its use as a mechanistic marker in immunology and organ damage models.
TIM-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the HAVCR1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within HAVCR1. 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 HAVCR1 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 HAVCR1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.