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MedlinePlus Get Genetics Gene By Name

Get detailed information from MedlinePlus Genetics corresponding to gene name. Returns XML data parsed into a dictionary with gene function, related health conditions, synonyms, and other details.

Livelast probed 2026-05-01 01:00Z· 498msCortexa

Status

The most recent probe succeeded. Safe to call from the agent today.

Last probed: 1d ago
Last success: 1d ago
Last latency: 498ms

Schema

JSON Schema the agent (or your API call) must match.

{
  "properties": {
    "format": {
      "default": "json",
      "description": "Format parameter for the endpoint (note: API always returns XML regardless of this parameter).",
      "enum": [
        "json",
        "xml"
      ],
      "type": "string"
    },
    "gene": {
      "description": "URL slug of gene name, e.g., \"BRCA1\", must match MedlinePlus page path.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "gene"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Examples (1)

Default MedlinePlus Get Genetics Gene By Name call

public-safeinput

{
  "gene": "BRCA1"
}

Expected response keys: success

Anonymous-safe example. Rate-limited; no sign-in required.

Identifiers

Catalog ID: tu_MedlinePlus_get_genetics_gene_by_name
Tool name: MedlinePlus_get_genetics_gene_by_name
Added: 2026-05-01 00:58Z
Tags: tooluniverse

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