The Split Intein of the SCN1A gene (IMAGE)

Allen Institute

The Split Intein of the SCN1A gene

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The SCN1A gene is too large to fit into aconventional viral delivery systems. Scientists overcame this hurdle with a pioneering "split-intein" mechanism, which is like two separate trucks, delivering the gene in two pieces.  

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