desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h): sc-400818-NIC
- Target species: human
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- desmoplakin I/II 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
- desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h) and desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting DSP. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: desmoplakin I/II Antibody (A-1): sc-390975
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400818-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400818-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
DSP encodes desmoplakin I/II, a core plakin family component of desmosomes that anchors intermediate filaments to desmosomal plaques to maintain mechanical integrity in epithelia and cardiac tissue. By linking keratin or desmin networks to desmoglein/desmocollin–plakoglobin–plakophilin complexes, desmoplakin supports junctional stability, cytoskeletal organization, and mechanotransduction pathways that coordinate tissue resilience. Disruption of DSP perturbs desmosome assembly and intermediate filament attachment, leading to cell–cell adhesion defects and altered stress signaling. DSP dysfunction is associated with inherited and acquired disorders characterized by skin fragility and cardiomyopathy phenotypes, making it a key target for studying junctional biology and tissue integrity mechanisms.
desmoplakin I/II Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the DSP locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within DSP. 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 DSP 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 DSP-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.