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==Writing a concise description for a C. elegans gene== | ==Writing a concise description for a C. elegans gene== | ||
− | + | Gene descriptions are concise descriptions about gene function, they appear at the top of gene pages in WormBase in the 'Overview' widget. | |
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+ | The following key facts are captured in a concise description, when this information is available in the published literature. Please do not use information from meeting abstracts, Worm Breeder Gazette articles and personal observations/communications. | ||
*Molecular identity | *Molecular identity | ||
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*Sub cellular localization | *Sub cellular localization | ||
− | So, the template for a concise description | + | So, the template for a concise description would look like: |
'''Molecular identity''' | '''Molecular identity''' | ||
<Gene> encodes .....; | <Gene> encodes .....; | ||
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'''Orthology/Similarity''' | '''Orthology/Similarity''' | ||
<Gene> is <orthologous, similar) to .....; | <Gene> is <orthologous, similar) to .....; | ||
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'''Process/Pathway''' | '''Process/Pathway''' | ||
<Gene> is <required, functions, regulates, is involved in, is part of> .....; | <Gene> is <required, functions, regulates, is involved in, is part of> .....; | ||
− | '''Genetic interaction | + | |
− | <Gene> interacts genetically with <gene1, gene2>..... in <Process, Pathway>; | + | '''Genetic interaction''' |
+ | <Gene> interacts genetically with <gene1, gene2> ..... in <Process, Pathway>; | ||
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'''Physical interaction''' | '''Physical interaction''' | ||
− | <Protein> physically interacts with <protein, DNA, RNA) | + | <Protein> physically interacts with <protein, DNA, RNA) .....; |
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'''Molecular Function''' | '''Molecular Function''' | ||
− | <Protein> has | + | <Protein> has ..... activity in <in vitro, in vivo> assays; |
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'''Tissue Expression''' | '''Tissue Expression''' | ||
− | <Gene/Protein> is expressed in | + | <Gene/Protein> is expressed in ..... and expression in ..... is (positively, negatively) |
− | regulated by | + | regulated by .....; |
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'''Sub-cellular localization''' | '''Sub-cellular localization''' | ||
− | <Protein> is localized to <cellular component> and expression in <cellular component> is <positively, negatively> regulated by..... | + | <Protein> is localized to <cellular component> and expression in <cellular component> |
+ | is <positively, negatively> regulated by ..... | ||
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Note that the above template is to be used as a guide, and not all descriptions may follow the exact order or choice of words. | Note that the above template is to be used as a guide, and not all descriptions may follow the exact order or choice of words. | ||
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Examples of concise descriptions written by WormBase: | Examples of concise descriptions written by WormBase: | ||
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lin-10 encodes a PDZ and PTB domain-containing protein that is homologous to mammalian Munc interacting proteins | lin-10 encodes a PDZ and PTB domain-containing protein that is homologous to mammalian Munc interacting proteins | ||
(Mint1) and is required for polarized protein localization; LIN-10 is required for proper localization of the | (Mint1) and is required for polarized protein localization; LIN-10 is required for proper localization of the | ||
− | LET-23 EGF receptor to the basolateral membrane of the vulval precursor cells and for proper postsynaptic localization | + | LET-23 EGF receptor to the basolateral membrane of the vulval precursor cells and for proper postsynaptic localization |
of GLR-1, an AMPA-type glutamate receptor in interneurons; LIN-10 is detected in the cytoplasm, membrane, and | of GLR-1, an AMPA-type glutamate receptor in interneurons; LIN-10 is detected in the cytoplasm, membrane, and | ||
at particularly high levels in the Golgi. | at particularly high levels in the Golgi. | ||
− | Example: lon- | + | Example: lon-1 |
The lon-1 gene encodes a protein belonging to the PR-protein superfamily that is a target of DBL-1 (TGF-beta) | The lon-1 gene encodes a protein belonging to the PR-protein superfamily that is a target of DBL-1 (TGF-beta) | ||
signaling, and that regulates polyploidization and body length. | signaling, and that regulates polyploidization and body length. |
Latest revision as of 03:38, 3 June 2015
Writing a concise description for a C. elegans gene
Gene descriptions are concise descriptions about gene function, they appear at the top of gene pages in WormBase in the 'Overview' widget.
The following key facts are captured in a concise description, when this information is available in the published literature. Please do not use information from meeting abstracts, Worm Breeder Gazette articles and personal observations/communications.
- Molecular identity
- Orthology
- Process/Pathway
- Genetic interactions
- Physical interactions
- Function/Molecular Activity
- Tissue Expression
- Sub cellular localization
So, the template for a concise description would look like:
Molecular identity <Gene> encodes .....; Orthology/Similarity <Gene> is <orthologous, similar) to .....; Process/Pathway <Gene> is <required, functions, regulates, is involved in, is part of> .....; Genetic interaction <Gene> interacts genetically with <gene1, gene2> ..... in <Process, Pathway>; Physical interaction <Protein> physically interacts with <protein, DNA, RNA) .....; Molecular Function <Protein> has ..... activity in <in vitro, in vivo> assays; Tissue Expression <Gene/Protein> is expressed in ..... and expression in ..... is (positively, negatively) regulated by .....; Sub-cellular localization <Protein> is localized to <cellular component> and expression in <cellular component> is <positively, negatively> regulated by .....
Note that the above template is to be used as a guide, and not all descriptions may follow the exact order or choice of words.
Examples of concise descriptions written by WormBase:
Example: lin-10
lin-10 encodes a PDZ and PTB domain-containing protein that is homologous to mammalian Munc interacting proteins (Mint1) and is required for polarized protein localization; LIN-10 is required for proper localization of the LET-23 EGF receptor to the basolateral membrane of the vulval precursor cells and for proper postsynaptic localization of GLR-1, an AMPA-type glutamate receptor in interneurons; LIN-10 is detected in the cytoplasm, membrane, and at particularly high levels in the Golgi.
Example: lon-1
The lon-1 gene encodes a protein belonging to the PR-protein superfamily that is a target of DBL-1 (TGF-beta) signaling, and that regulates polyploidization and body length.