bc_get_uniprot_id_by_protein_symbol
Retrieve UniProt IDs for proteins by entering their names and species IDs, facilitating accurate identification in biomedical research and data integration.
Instructions
Query the UniProt database for the UniProt ID using the protein name.
Args: protein_symbol (str): The name of the protein to search for (e.g., "SYNPO"). species (str): The organism ID (e.g., "9606" for human). Default is "9606".
Returns: str: The UniProt ID of the protein.
Raises: ValueError: If no results are found for the given protein name.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| protein_symbol | Yes | The name of the gene to search for (e.g., 'SYNPO') | |
| species | No | The organism ID (e.g., '9606' for human) | 9606 |