How WormBase writes a concise description

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Writing a concise description for a C. elegans gene

Key facts captured in a concise description:

  • Molecular identity
  • Orthology
  • Process/Pathway
  • Genetic interactions
  • Physical interactions
  • Function/Molecular Activity
  • Tissue Expression
  • Sub cellular localization


Molecular identity
<Gene> encodes .....;
Orthology/Similarity
<Gene> is to .....;
Process/Pathway
<Gene> is <required,functions,regulates,is involved in,is part of> .....;
Genetic interaction with respect to Process or Pathway
<Gene> interacts genetically with respect to ........;
Physical interaction
<Protein> physically interacts <invitro, invivo> with .......;
Molecular Function
<Protein> has or ………  activity;
Tissue Expression
<Gene/Protein> is expressed in …………and expression in ......is (positively, negatively) 
regulated by   .......;
Cellular Component/sub-cellular localization 
<Protein> is localized to <sub-cellular component> or .......and expression in 
<sub-cellular  component> is <positively, negatively> regulated by ........