A guide to naming human non-coding RNA genes

Ruth L. Seal; Ling-Ling Chen; Sam Griffiths-Jones; Todd M. Lowe; Michael B. Mathews; Dawn O'Reilly; Andrew J. Pierce; Peter F. Stadler; Igor Ulitsky; Sandra L. Wolin; Elspeth A. Bruford

doi:https://doi.org/10.15252/embj.2019103777

A guide to naming human non-coding RNA genes

Ruth L. Seal, Ling-Ling Chen, Sam Griffiths-Jones, Todd M. Lowe, Michael B. Mathews, Dawn O'Reilly, Andrew J. Pierce, Peter F. Stadler, Igor Ulitsky, Sandra L. Wolin, Elspeth A. Bruford

Weizmann Institute of Science

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Abstract

Research on non-coding RNA (ncRNA) is a rapidly expanding field. Providing an official gene symbol and name to ncRNA genes brings order to otherwise potential chaos as it allows unambiguous communication about each gene. The HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC, www.genenames.org) is the only group with the authority to approve symbols for human genes. The HGNC works with specialist advisors for different classes of ncRNA to ensure that ncRNA nomenclature is accurate and informative, where possible. Here, we review each major class of ncRNA that is currently annotated in the human genome and describe how each class is assigned a standardised nomenclature.

Original language	English
Article number	103777
Number of pages	18
Journal	EMBO Journal
Volume	39
Issue number	6
Early online date	24 Feb 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.15252/embj.2019103777
State	Published - 16 Mar 2020

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General Immunology and Microbiology
General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
General Neuroscience

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