C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-401533-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- C5 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
- C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting C5. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: C5 Antibody (561): sc-52636
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401533-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401533-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Complement component 5 (C5) is a central effector of the complement cascade that is cleaved by C5 convertases into C5a and C5b, linking innate immune sensing to inflammatory signaling and terminal membrane attack complex (MAC) assembly. C5a acts as a potent anaphylatoxin that promotes chemotaxis and cytokine release via C5a receptor pathways, while C5b initiates C6–C9 polymerization to drive pore formation on targeted membranes. Through these mechanisms, C5 regulates opsonization, leukocyte recruitment, and pathogen clearance, and its dysregulation is implicated in complement-driven tissue injury and chronic inflammation. Altered C5 activity has been associated with immune complex-mediated pathology and complement-amplified damage in diverse inflammatory and thromboinflammatory settings, making it a key node for mechanistic studies of innate immunity.
C5 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the C5 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within C5. 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 C5 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 C5-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.