August 5, 2013

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Re:

Intrexon Corporation

Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-189853)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

In connection with the above-referenced Registration Statement, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we hereby join in the request of Intrexon Corporation that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will be declared effective at 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on August 7, 2013 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

Pursuant to Rule 460 under the Act, please be advised that we have distributed approximately 3,300 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus dated July 29, 2013 (the “Preliminary Prospectus”) through the date hereof, to underwriters, dealers, institutions and others.

In connection with the Preliminary Prospectus distribution for the above-reference issue, the prospective underwriters have confirmed that they are complying with the 48-hour requirement as promulgated by Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Very truly yours,
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.
As Representatives
By:		J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
By:		/s/ Sri Kosaraju
		Name: Sri Kosaraju
		Title: Managing Director
By:		BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.
By:		/s/ Victoria Hale
		Name: Victoria Hale
		Title: Vice President