Title: The Cyanobacterial dnaX Intein Encodes an Out-of-Frame Homing Endonuclease and is Sporadically Distributed in the Phylum
Daniel Phillips, Stella DeSimone, Johann Peter Gogarten
The paper analyzes the distribution and function of a dnaX intein in cyanobacteria, revealing its sporadic phylogenetic pattern and potential role as a selfish genetic element with an out-of-frame homing endonuclease.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology