The basis for the defect in PS translocation is, at present, unknown. A candidate protein, scramblase,[6] that may be involved in this process appears to be normal in Scott syndrome platelets.[7] Other possible defects in PS translocation, reported in some patients, require further study.[8] The initially reported patient with Scott Syndrome has been found to have a mutation at a splice-acceptor site of the gene encoding transmembrane protein 16F (TMEM16F).[9] At present, the only treatment for episodes of bleeding is the transfusion of normal platelets.