bc_get_ensembl_id_from_gene_symbol

Retrieve Ensembl ID for a gene symbol by querying the Ensembl database. Specify the species to ensure accurate results, enabling precise gene identification for research and analysis.

Instructions

Query the Ensembl database for the Ensembl ID of a given gene name.

Always provide the species parameter to ensure the correct protein is returned.

Args: gene_symbol (str): The name of the gene to search for (e.g., "TP53"). species (str): Taxonomy ID (e.g., 10090) as string (default: "9606").

Returns: dict: Gene data or error message

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`gene_symbol`	Yes	The name of the gene to search for (e.g., 'TP53')
`species`	No	Taxonomy ID (e.g., 10090) or species name as string	9606

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{
  "properties": {
    "gene_symbol": {
      "description": "The name of the gene to search for (e.g., 'TP53')",
      "title": "Gene Symbol",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "species": {
      "default": "9606",
      "description": "Taxonomy ID (e.g., 10090) or species name as string",
      "title": "Species",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "gene_symbol"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

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