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gene An intron is a segment of a gene that's noncoding, meaning it doesn’t encode a protein. Introns are important in regulating the transcription of genes into proteins by regulating the process of splicing, which is when introns are removed and exons (which are coding segments of genes which encode proteins) are connected together. This spliced mRNA is then used to produce proteins. Introns also regulate gene expression by contributing to the availability of gene transcription machinery at the site of the genes. Furthermore, they are involved in the stabilization of mRNA transcripts and are important components of gene networks that control gene expression. Introns are crucial for the development and well-being of an organism and their malfunction can result in the disruption of gene expression and diseases.