Gene Name

The CIViC Gene Name utilizes official Entrez Gene Names from the Entrez Gene database.

Understanding Gene Names

The CIViC Gene Name utilizes official Entrez Gene Names from the Entrez Gene database, which are approved by the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC). Curators must enter a valid Entrez Gene Name (e.g., TP53) and should verify the correct entry against the Entrez Gene ID automatically displayed by the CIViC interface. Alternative Gene Names (Aliases/Synonyms) are imported from Entrez and are searchable throughout the database.

Curating Gene Names

Only Entrez Gene Names are accepted for the CIViC Gene Name field. Curators should verify the correct entry against the Entrez Gene ID automatically displayed by the CIViC interface.