TOOL API

gene_getter

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.

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Call information

Tool slug: biomcp.gene_getter
Provider: BioMCP
Average response: 0 ms
Calls in 7 days: 0

Input parameters

gene_id_or_symbolrequired

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