proteinnaming
Proteinnaming is the practice of assigning and standardizing names for protein molecules in databases and literature. Names reflect gene origin, function, or structural features, and aim to be unambiguous across studies. Because many proteins have historic names, multiple naming traditions coexist, sometimes causing confusion between gene symbols and mature proteins.
Common conventions include deriving the protein name from the encoding gene symbol (for example, the INS gene
Proteins can exist as multiple proteoforms due to alternative splicing and post-translational modifications. These forms may
Challenges include cross-species differences, expanding gene families, and legacy naming. Researchers should use unambiguous identifiers (gene
Key resources for proteinnaming include UniProt, NCBI Gene and Protein, HGNC, ENSEMBL, IUBMB's Enzyme Nomenclature, and