"The splice is right": how protein splicing is opening new doors in protein science.

In the decade since the discovery of protein splicing, this natural process has been exploited to develop novel techniques that have expanded the scope of protein science. These techniques are being adapted for in-vivo use, facilitating the study of proteins in their natural environment.

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