Controlling proteins the intein way.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Several methods have been described recently that permit researchers to exert post-translational control over gene products. An intein-based method shows it is a strong contender in the field by demonstrating control of protein activity in a whole animal.
Medical subject headings
- Inteins
- Protein Engineering
- Protein Splicing