Nomenclature for the KIR of non-human species

The increasing number of Killer Immunoglobulin-like Receptor (KIR) sequences available for non-human primate species and cattle has prompted development of a centralized database, guidelines for a standardized nomenclature, and minimum requirements for database submission. The guidelines and nomenclature are based on those used for human KIR and incorporate modifications made for inclusion of non-human species in the companion IPD-NHKIR database. Included in this first release are the rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), orangutan (Pongo abelii and Pongo pygmaeus), and cattle (Bos taurus).

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Contributors
Robinson J, Guethlein L A, Maccari G, Blokhuis J, Bimber B N, de Groot N G, Sanderson N D, Abi-Rached L, Walter L, Bontrop R E, Hammond J A, Marsh S G E, Parham P
Year
2018
Journal
Immunogenetics
Volume
70
Issue
9
Pages
571-583
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