Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m): sc-422267-NIC
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) 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
- Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) and Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting Pkd1. One or both designs may be available
- Following transfection, gene knockout efficiency can be assayed by WB, IF or IHC using antibody: Polycystin-1 Antibody (7E12): sc-130554
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-422267-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-422267-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Pkd1 encodes polycystin-1, a large membrane-associated receptor-like protein that localizes to primary cilia and cell–cell junctions, where it integrates mechanosensory and adhesion-dependent cues. Polycystin-1 cooperates with polycystin-2 to regulate intracellular Ca2+ signaling and downstream pathways that influence epithelial polarity, proliferation, and planar cell polarity. Disruption of Pkd1 perturbs ciliary signaling networks and tubulogenesis programs, contributing to cystogenesis and progressive renal and extrarenal phenotypes in models of polycystic kidney disease. As a result, Pkd1 is widely used to study cilia-dependent signal transduction, epithelial morphogenesis, and genotype–phenotype relationships in renal biology.
Polycystin-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Pkd1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Pkd1. 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 Pkd1 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 Pkd1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.