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The intention of Gene Wiki pages such as this one is that the subject matter includes not only the gene, but the protein encoded by that gene. With very few exceptions, the protein and corresponding gene are covered by the same article. Hence the OAT1 article should be merged into this one. Boghog ( talk) 11:08, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
Given the importance of OAT1 in medicine, more readers are likely to search Wikipedia for OAT1 than SLC22A6. Since the title "SLC22A6" is likely to confuse lay readers, the title of the merged article should (in my opinion) be "Organic anion transporter 1" since the vast majority of readers are likely to simply want to know what "OAT1" stands for. In addition, the newer name "OAT1" is easier to remember than the older name "SLC22A6". If the two articles are merged, "OAT1" and "SLC22A6" should redirect to the merged page.
Given the importance of the hypothesis that OAT1 is involved in antiviral induced Fanconi syndrome, this hypothesis should be presented as soon as possible in the (proposed) merged article since most readers are likely to be interested in this hypothesis. I doubt the hypothesis is likely to generate controversy. However, if it does, this would be an argument against merger.
I am pleased that you view the material in the OAT1 article as worthy of retention. KBlott ( talk) 17:54, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
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The intention of Gene Wiki pages such as this one is that the subject matter includes not only the gene, but the protein encoded by that gene. With very few exceptions, the protein and corresponding gene are covered by the same article. Hence the OAT1 article should be merged into this one. Boghog ( talk) 11:08, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
Given the importance of OAT1 in medicine, more readers are likely to search Wikipedia for OAT1 than SLC22A6. Since the title "SLC22A6" is likely to confuse lay readers, the title of the merged article should (in my opinion) be "Organic anion transporter 1" since the vast majority of readers are likely to simply want to know what "OAT1" stands for. In addition, the newer name "OAT1" is easier to remember than the older name "SLC22A6". If the two articles are merged, "OAT1" and "SLC22A6" should redirect to the merged page.
Given the importance of the hypothesis that OAT1 is involved in antiviral induced Fanconi syndrome, this hypothesis should be presented as soon as possible in the (proposed) merged article since most readers are likely to be interested in this hypothesis. I doubt the hypothesis is likely to generate controversy. However, if it does, this would be an argument against merger.
I am pleased that you view the material in the OAT1 article as worthy of retention. KBlott ( talk) 17:54, 15 September 2010 (UTC)