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scientific-hgnc-nomenclature

Resolve HGNC gene symbols and aliases via the HGNC REST API.

3|1|Updated Feb 11, 2026
Search Tags:#bioinformatics#rest-api#alias-resolution#hgnc#gene-symbol#id-crossref#gene-family
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npx skills add https://github.com/nahisaho/satori --skill scientific-hgnc-nomenclature
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Skill: scientific-hgnc-nomenclature
Source: https://github.com/nahisaho/satori/tree/main/src/.github/skills/scientific-hgnc-nomenclature
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nahisaho/satori --skill scientific-hgnc-nomenclature

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

HGNC provides official gene symbols and aliases; this skill resolves legacy symbols and fetches cross-reference data to ensure consistent identifiers across analysis pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Official symbol search and symbol details retrieval via the HGNC REST API.
  • Alias resolution (including previous symbols) and batch alias processing.
  • Cross-reference lookups to Ensembl, Entrez Gene, and UniProt, plus gene-family queries.

Quick Start

Query HGNC for an official symbol or resolve an alias to obtain the current symbol and cross-reference IDs.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-hgnc-nomenclature

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I resolve legacy gene symbols to current HGNC official symbols?▼

Resolve legacy gene symbols by querying the HGNC REST API to fetch current official symbols and previous aliases. The pipeline handles alias resolution and returns structured data mapping outdated symbols to their current HGNC identifiers.

How do I map HGNC gene symbols to Ensembl, Entrez, and UniProt IDs?▼

Map HGNC gene symbols by performing cross-reference lookups via the HGNC REST API. This retrieves corresponding Ensembl, Entrez Gene, and UniProt IDs, ensuring consistent identifiers across downstream bioinformatics analysis pipelines.

Can I process multiple gene aliases in a single batch query?▼

Batch alias processing is supported by querying the HGNC REST API with multiple legacy or alias symbols. The pipeline processes batch queries and returns structured data for all resolved official HGNC symbols.

What happens when the HGNC REST API returns an HTTP error during gene symbol lookup?▼

HTTP errors are handled gracefully during HGNC REST API symbol lookups. The pipeline manages unexpected HTTP responses without crashing, ensuring reliable execution of alias resolution and cross-reference retrieval.

How do I retrieve gene family information using HGNC nomenclature?▼

Retrieve gene family information by querying the HGNC REST API for official symbols and applying gene-family query functions. This returns structured data linking resolved HGNC symbols to their respective gene families.

When do I need to resolve HGNC aliases for bioinformatics pipelines?▼

Resolve HGNC aliases when consistent gene identifiers are required for bioinformatics pipelines. Fetching cross-reference data and resolving legacy symbols ensures accurate mapping between HGNC, Ensembl, Entrez, and UniProt databases.

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