SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m): sc-426779-NIC
- Target species: mouse
- 20 µg of transfection-ready, purified plasmid DNA; Suitable for up to 20 transfections
- SASPase 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
- SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m) and SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) encode distinct paired gRNA designs targeting Asprv1. One or both designs may be available
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-426779-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-426779-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Mouse Asprv1 encodes SASPase, an aspartic protease best known for its role in epidermal differentiation and barrier formation. SASPase contributes to the proteolytic processing of structural proteins in keratinizing epithelia, supporting cornification and stratum corneum homeostasis. Altered Asprv1 activity has been linked to disrupted keratinization programs and skin barrier dysfunction, making it relevant to studies of epithelial stress responses and inflammatory skin phenotypes. In mouse models, Asprv1 provides a tractable entry point for dissecting protease-regulated pathways that coordinate terminal differentiation and tissue integrity.
SASPase Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Asprv1 locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Asprv1. 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 Asprv1 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 Asprv1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.