
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
GLP-1R Double Nickase Plasmid (m) | sc-420581-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
GLP-1R Double Nickase Plasmid (m2) | sc-420581-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Glp1r encodes the mouse glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a class B GPCR that responds to incretin hormones to regulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion and broader metabolic homeostasis. Upon ligand binding, GLP-1R activates Gs-mediated cAMP production and downstream PKA/EPAC signaling, influencing ion channel activity, vesicle exocytosis, and transcriptional programs in pancreatic islets, as well as satiety and energy balance circuits. GLP-1R signaling interfaces with PI3K/AKT and MAPK pathways, linking nutrient sensing to cell survival and adaptive responses. Dysregulation of Glp1r-dependent signaling is relevant to experimental models of diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic physiology, making it a useful target for dissecting endocrine and neuroendocrine control of metabolism.
GLP-1R Double Nickase Plasmid (m) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the Glp1r locus in mouse cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within Glp1r. 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 Glp1r 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 Glp1r-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.