# HUGO Gene Nomenclature (HGNC)

> Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Gene Nomenclature Committee at the European Bioinformatics...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/a53994b5577f44cf851f64d34199b17a
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Huge
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Healthcare
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/HGNC
- Contact: Dr. Elspeth Bruford (hgnc@genenames.org)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | HGNC |
| Description | Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Gene Nomenclature Committee at the European Bioinformatics Institute approves a gene name and symbol (short-form abbreviation) for each known human gene. All approved symbols are stored in the HGNC database. |
| Format | OWL |
| Categories | Health |
| Groups |  |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 45,962 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 0 |
| Max Depth | 7 |
| Max Child Count | 44,083 |
| Average Child Count | 64 |
| Classes With One Child | 56 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 223 |
| Classes With No Definition | 45,962 |

## Projects using HGNC

- [Cellosaurus](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/Cellosaurus)

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/a53994b5577f44cf851f64d34199b17a