cancervariants / cancervariants/gene-normalization

Store HGNC locations as sequence location

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

We can look at the VRS-Python related code for how to do this: https://github.com/ga4gh/vrs-python/blob/main/src/ga4gh/vrs/extras/localizer.py . We may want to wait until this related issue is resolved.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the VRS-Python localizer.py implementation linked in the issue and inspect related issue #268 before deciding on an approach. Trace how HGNC locations are currently represented in gene-normalization. Done means HGNC locations are stored as sequence locations, with behavior aligned to the relevant VRS-Python guidance.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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