Tools for the IPD-KIR Database

The IPD-KIR Database can be accessed a variety of ways. You can query the database using the a number of access methods from the following table.

Query Tools
Allele Query ToolSearch tool for retrieving information on alleles in the IPD-KIR Database.
Allele REST APIThe IPD-IMGT/HLA and IPD-KIR Databases have developed a REST API to allow users to make their own queries to the database. Please see provided documentation for access points and syntax.
Allele Status CheckerAllele query displaying sequence and confirmation status.
Cell Query ToolSearch tool which allows complex queries on source cells.
IHIW Cell Query ToolSearch tool which allows complex queries on International HLA and Immunogenetics Workshop cells.
To display all HLA typings for all IHIW cells please follow this link
Cell REST APIThe IPD-IMGT/HLA and IPD-KIR Databases have developed a REST API to allow users to make their own queries to the database. Please see provided documentation for access points and syntax.
Deleted AllelesList of deleted allele names, with reason for deletion
MatchingAccess to tools for different HLA and KIR matching algorithms in HSCT:
HL7 OIDs for HLA and KIR allelesAll HLA and KIR alleles and antigen specificities have now received ISO standard HL7 Registered IDs
Sequence AlignmentsSequence alignment tool
Submission Tools
Sequence Submission ToolWe are currently migrating to a new version of the submission tool. We thank you for your patience.
Other EBI Search Tools
BLAST Search ToolThe EBI's BLAST search engine for:
FASTA Search ToolThe EBI FASTA identity search tool for:
Other Resources
AboutAbout KIR.
GenotypesKIR Genotype Information.
HaplotypesKIR Haplotypes Information
GenesKIR Gene Information.
AllelesKIR Allele Information.
ReleaseRelease Documentation.
StatisticsThe latest IPD-KIR Database statistics.
DownloadsAccess to the IPD-KIR ftp and GitHub repository.
PublicationsTo see the latest database publications and how to cite.
FAQFrequently asked questions to the IPD-KIR Database.