Identification of the ancestral killer immunoglobulin-like receptor gene in primates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Killer Immunoglobulin-like Receptors (KIR) are essential immuno-surveillance molecules. They are expressed on natural killer and T cells, and interact with human leukocyte antigens. KIR genes are highly polymorphic and contribute vit...

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Main Authors: Coggill Penny, Vernikos George S, Piatak Mike, Andersen Hanne, Bashirova Arman, Sambrook Jennifer G, Lifson Jeff D, Carrington Mary, Beck Stephan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/7/209