intein [SO_0000728]
A region of a peptide that is able to excise itself and rejoin the remaining portions with a peptide bond.
intein
ID: SO_0000728
Class
A region of a peptide that is able to excise itself and rejoin the remaining portions with a peptide bond.
Intein-mediated protein splicing occurs after mRNA has been translated into a protein.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| protein intron | related synonym |
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