
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Pim-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) | sc-400376-NIC | 20 µg | $410.00 | |||
Pim-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h2) | sc-400376-NIC-2 | 20 µg | $410.00 |
Human PIM1 encodes the serine/threonine kinase Pim-1, a short-lived proto-oncogenic regulator of cell growth and survival. Pim-1 phosphorylates substrates that modulate apoptosis, cell-cycle progression, and transcriptional programs, integrating cues from cytokine and growth factor signaling and intersecting with JAK/STAT, PI3K/AKT, and NF-κB-associated pathways. Dysregulated PIM1 expression or activity has been linked to aberrant proliferation and stress resistance across multiple cancer models, and it is frequently studied in the context of oncogenic cooperation with MYC and altered hematopoietic signaling. These properties make Pim-1 a useful node for dissecting kinase-driven signaling networks, apoptosis control, and pathway cross-talk in human cells.
Pim-1 Double Nickase Plasmid (h) consists of a matched pair of plasmids engineered for high-specificity editing of the PIM1 locus in human cell lines. Each plasmid expresses a Cas9 D10A nickase and a distinct sgRNA targeting opposite DNA strands within PIM1. 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 PIM1 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 PIM1-disrupted clones.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.