Human Protein Atlas FAQs

Question 1

What is the Human Protein Atlas API Server?

Accepted Answer

It's an unofficial Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing seamless programmatic access to the Human Protein Atlas data, enabling researchers to efficiently query and retrieve comprehensive protein expression, localization, and pathology information.

Question 2

How does this server facilitate advanced research workflows?

Accepted Answer

It offers features like comprehensive protein search by various identifiers (gene, Ensembl ID), multi-modal data access, advanced filtering capabilities, and efficient batch processing for multiple protein queries, streamlining complex data retrieval for scientific analysis.

Question 3

What specific types of protein data can I access through this API?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of data including tissue-specific and single-cell RNA expression, subcellular localization, cancer pathology information, specialized blood and brain cell expression profiles, and detailed antibody validation data.

Question 4

Is this the official Human Protein Atlas API?

Accepted Answer

No, this is an unofficial MCP server designed to provide convenient programmatic access to the publicly available data from the official Human Protein Atlas website (proteinatlas.org), not a direct API from the Human Protein Atlas itself.

Question 5

What are the technical requirements to use this API server?

Accepted Answer

To set up and run the Human Protein Atlas MCP Server, you need Node.js (version 18 or higher) and a package manager like npm or yarn. It can be run as a standalone server or integrated into an MCP client configuration.

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