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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
LI-cadherin Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-401229-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
LI-cadherin Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-401229-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
CDH17 encodes LI-cadherin, an intestine-enriched, calcium-dependent cell–cell adhesion molecule of the cadherin superfamily that supports epithelial cohesion and polarity. Unlike classical cadherins, LI-cadherin has distinct extracellular architecture and can influence junctional organization, barrier function, and differentiation programs in gastrointestinal epithelia. CDH17-associated adhesion dynamics intersect with pathways governing epithelial architecture and motility, including crosstalk with cytoskeletal remodeling and Wnt/β-catenin-regulated transcriptional states. Dysregulated LI-cadherin expression has been reported in multiple gastrointestinal pathologies and is frequently studied as a marker of epithelial lineage and altered tissue organization in cancer biology.
LI-cadherin Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the CDH17 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within CDH17. 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 CDH17 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 CDH17-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.