Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
Not CRISPR data: the image illustrates antibody quality for visualizing CRISPR experiment results.
WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2): sc-431247-ACT-2
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) is a synergistic activation mediator (SAM) transcription activation system designed to specifically upregulate gene expression
- WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) consists of three plasmids at a 1:1:1 mass ratio: a plasmid encoding the deactivated Cas9 (dCas9) nuclease (D10A and N863A) fused to the transactivation domain VP64, and a blasticidin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, and a hygromycin resistance gene; a plasmid encoding a target-specific 20 nt guide RNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers, and a puromycin resistance gene
- The resulting SAM complex binds to a site-specific region approximately 200-250 nt upstream of the transcriptional start site and provides robust recruitment of transcription factors for highly efficient gene activation
- gRNAs encoded by WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) and WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m22) target distinct regulatory regions upstream of the Wdr5 transcriptional start site. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: WDR5 Antibody (G-9): sc-393080
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) | sc-431247-ACT-2 | 20 µg | $397.00 |
Mouse Wdr5 encodes WD repeat–containing protein 5 (WDR5), a conserved chromatin-associated scaffold that binds histone H3 tails and organizes SET1/MLL complexes to promote H3K4 methylation and transcriptional activation. WDR5 coordinates epigenetic regulation of gene expression programs controlling embryonic development, cell fate specification, and proliferation through modulation of promoter and enhancer states. Dysregulation of WDR5-dependent chromatin remodeling and H3K4 methylation has been linked to aberrant transcriptional networks relevant to oncogenic transformation and developmental disorders, making it a useful target for dissecting epigenome-driven disease mechanisms. Gene editing of Wdr5 in mouse models supports studies of chromatin complex assembly, transcriptional circuitry, and functional genomics in differentiation and disease-relevant cell systems.
WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) provides a targeted, non-destructive approach to upregulating endogenous Wdr5 expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.
WDR5 CRISPR Activation Plasmid (m2) is a three-plasmid synergistic activation mediator (SAM) system engineered for highly efficient, site-specific transcriptional upregulation of the Wdr5 locus in human cell lines. The system is built around a catalytically inactive Cas9 (dCas9) carrying two inactivating mutations (D10A and N863A) that eliminate nuclease activity while preserving DNA binding. This dCas9 is fused to VP64, a potent transcriptional activator, and is co-expressed with a blasticidin resistance gene for selection. The second plasmid encodes the MS2-p65-HSF1 fusion protein, a secondary activator complex that works in concert with dCas9-VP64, alongside a hygromycin resistance gene. The third plasmid encodes a target-specific 20 nt sgRNA fused to two MS2 RNA aptamers that recruit the MS2-p65-HSF1 complex to the activation site, accompanied by a puromycin resistance gene. The three plasmids are delivered at a 1:1:1 mass ratio for balanced expression of all system components.
Once assembled at the target locus, the SAM complex binds within approximately 200 bp upstream of the Wdr5 transcriptional start site, where VP64, p65, and HSF1 act in concert to recruit transcriptional machinery and drive upregulation of endogenous WDR5 expression. Unlike nuclease-active Cas9, dCas9 does not introduce double-strand breaks or modify the genomic sequence, preserving the native Wdr5 locus and enabling the study of WDR5-dependent transcriptional responses at the endogenous locus, making it a valuable tool for functional studies, target gene identification, and the modeling of WDR5 pathway restoration in tumor cells with silenced or reduced Wdr5 expression.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.