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Xenbase Search Genes

Search for Xenopus (frog) genes in Xenbase via the Alliance of Genome Resources API. Returns gene IDs, symbols, names, and species for both Xenopus tropicalis and Xenopus laevis. Xenbase is the primary database for Xenopus genetics and developmental biology. Optionally filter by species (tropicalis or laevis). Useful for finding amphibian homologs of human disease genes.

Livelast probed 2026-05-01 01:00Z· 110msCortexa

Status

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

Last probed: 1d ago
Last success: 1d ago
Last latency: 110ms

Schema

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

{
  "properties": {
    "limit": {
      "default": 10,
      "description": "Maximum number of results to return. Default: 10.",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "query": {
      "description": "Gene symbol or name to search. Examples: 'tp53', 'pax6', 'sox2', 'bmp4', 'wnt3a', 'fgf8'.",
      "type": "string"
    },
    "species": {
      "default": "",
      "description": "Optional species filter: 'tropicalis' for X. tropicalis, 'laevis' for X. laevis. Leave empty for both species.",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Examples (1)

Default Xenbase Search Genes call

public-safeinput

{
  "limit": 3,
  "query": "BRCA1"
}

Expected response keys: success

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

Identifiers

Catalog ID: tu_Xenbase_search_genes
Tool name: Xenbase_search_genes
Added: 2026-05-01 00:58Z
Tags: tooluniverse

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