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UniprotKB can be signed by using the handshapes for the letters U, P, K, and B in American Sign Language (ASL) or by fingerspelling the letters.

To sign the word “conferences,” use both hands to make the letter “C” shape, then bring them together in front of your body to form a circle. Repeat the motion a couple of times.

To sign the word “smooth,” hold your non-dominant hand flat and use your dominant hand to make a sweeping motion down the back of your non-dominant hand.

To sign the word “arrangements,” use both hands to make a closed fist with the index finger extended on one hand and the thumb extended on the other. Then, bring both fists together and rotate them in opposite directions while…

To sign the word “exists,” make an X with your dominant hand by crossing your index finger over your middle finger, then bring your hand down to tap your non-dominant hand’s palm.

To sign the word “pump,” form your dominant hand into a fist and place it on top of your non-dominant hand, which is flat and facing up. Move your dominant hand up and down several times in a pumping motion.

To sign the word “regard,” place your dominant hand on your chin with the palm facing inwards and fingers pointing up. Then, move your hand forward and down slightly while keeping your fingers together. This movement represents showing consideration or…

To sign the word “representation,” use the ASL sign for “represent” which is made by holding both hands in a fist with the pinky finger pointing up and tapping the chest twice. Then, extend the index fingers of both hands…

To sign the word “typically,” use the ASL sign for “usual” by making a wave motion with your dominant hand in front of your chest.

To sign the word airline, place both hands in a flat, horizontal position with palms facing down. Move both hands forward and slightly up in a smooth motion to represent the wings of an airplane.