get chromosomal location of housekeeping genes

Question

[koen.vdberge]

I am interested in finding the location of housekeeping genes on the human genome, preferably build hg38. Where can I get this?

Thanks

Answer 1

[seta]

You can use Ensembl Biomart for it, so:

1. Please go to www.ensembl.org/biomart/
   • Select the 'Ensembl Genes 79' database (the current version of Ensembl)
   • Select the 'Homo sapiens genes' dataset.
2. Click on 'Filters' in the left panel.
   • Expand the 'GENE' section by clicking on the + box.
   • Select 'ID list limit - HGNC symbol(s)'.
   • Enter the list of HGNC symbols in the text box (either comma separated or as a list).
3. Click on 'Attributes' in the left panel.
   • Expand the 'GENE' section by clicking on the + box.
   • Deselect 'Ensembl Transcript ID'.
   • Select 'Associated Gene Name', 'Chromosome Name' and 'Band'.
4. Click the Results button on the toolbar.
   • Select 'View All rows as HTML' or export all results to a file.

Hope it helps you.

[koen.vdberge]

Thanks! Answer approved.