Slot: gene_symbol
Standard gene symbol (e.g., HGNC symbol for human genes).
URI: [namo:gene_symbol](https://w3id.org/monarch-initiative/namo/gene_symbol)
## Applicable Classes
| Name | Description | Modifies Slot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Gene](Gene.md) | A gene entity with identifiers and expression information | no |
## Properties
### Type and Range
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Range | [String](String.md) |
| Domain Of | [Gene](Gene.md) |
### Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
### Slot Characteristics
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Owner | [Gene](Gene.md) |
## Identifier and Mapping Information
### Schema Source
* from schema: https://w3id.org/monarch-initiative/namo
## Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
| --- | --- |
| self | namo:gene_symbol |
| native | namo:gene_symbol |
## LinkML Source
name: gene_symbol
description: Standard gene symbol (e.g., HGNC symbol for human genes).
from_schema: https://w3id.org/monarch-initiative/namo
rank: 1000
owner: Gene
domain_of:
- Gene
range: string