Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-400988-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Aldolase C 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
- Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting ALDOC. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: Aldolase C Antibody (H-11): sc-271593
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400988-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400988-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human ALDOC encodes aldolase C, a glycolytic enzyme that catalyzes the reversible cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into triose phosphates, linking carbohydrate metabolism to cellular ATP production and biosynthetic flux. Aldolase C is enriched in the central nervous system and is frequently used as a marker of neuronal and glial metabolic state, with roles that intersect glycolysis, energy homeostasis, and redox balance. Altered ALDOC expression and metabolic reprogramming have been associated with neurological dysfunction and have also been observed across tumor contexts where glycolytic pathway remodeling supports proliferation and stress adaptation. As a metabolic node, ALDOC provides a tractable entry point for studying glycolysis-dependent signaling, cellular stress responses, and tissue-specific regulation of energy metabolism.
Aldolase C Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the ALDOC locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within ALDOC. 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 ALDOC 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 ALDOC-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.