Ambiguous gene/protein nomenclature

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The discussion centers on the confusion surrounding the naming conventions of genes and their corresponding proteins, specifically regarding the CREBBP gene and its protein product, CRB. Participants express concern over co-authors suggesting that proteins can have different official names than their encoding genes. The consensus leans towards using the official gene symbol consistently for both the gene and the protein. There is mention of CBP as an alternative name for CREBBP, but clarification is sought on whether this refers to a different official symbol for the protein rather than an alternative name. The conversation highlights the importance of standardized naming in scientific writing to avoid confusion.
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I'm writing a paper and run into the issue that co-authors claim that certain genes have different names as a protein :confused:

Like the CREBBP gene, encodes CRB protein?

As far as I know the gene encodes for a single protein, who in the right mind would give it a different name? I'm for using the official gene symbol, also for the protein. Anyone has had a similar encounter?
 
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crb seems to be used for genes called "crumbs"

I have seen CBP as an alternative to CREBBP... maybe that's what they/you meant?
 
Pythagorean said:
I have seen CBP as an alternative to CREBBP... maybe that's what they/you meant?
Not an alternative, the suggestion is that the protein has a different official symbol than the gene.
 
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