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gene_getter

Retrieve detailed gene annotations, including names, summaries, aliases, types, and database links from MyGene.info. Use for accurate, real-time gene information on symbols or IDs like TP53 or BRAF.

Instructions

Get detailed gene information from MyGene.info.

⚠️ PREREQUISITE: Use the 'think' tool FIRST to understand your research goal! Provides real-time gene annotations including: - Official gene name and symbol - Gene summary/description - Aliases and alternative names - Gene type (protein-coding, etc.) - Links to external databases This tool fetches CURRENT gene information from MyGene.info, ensuring you always have the latest annotations and nomenclature. Example usage: - Get information about TP53 tumor suppressor - Look up BRAF kinase gene details - Find the official name for a gene by its alias Note: For genetic variants, use variant_searcher. For articles about genes, use article_searcher.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
gene_id_or_symbolYesGene symbol (e.g., 'TP53', 'BRAF') or Entrez ID (e.g., '7157')

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{ "properties": { "gene_id_or_symbol": { "description": "Gene symbol (e.g., 'TP53', 'BRAF') or Entrez ID (e.g., '7157')", "title": "Gene Id Or Symbol", "type": "string" } }, "required": [ "gene_id_or_symbol" ], "title": "gene_getterArguments", "type": "object" }

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