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Identification of Mouse and Human Antibody Repertoires by Next-Generation Sequencing

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IPD--the Immuno Polymorphism Database.

James Robinson¹, Jason A Halliwell, Hamish McWilliam

¹Anthony Nolan Research Institute, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London NW3 2QG, UK.

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|November 28, 2012

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The Immuno Polymorphism Database (IPD) offers curated genetic sequence data for immune system research. This update details new tools and expanded content across its specialized databases, enhancing accessibility for scientists studying immune gene polymorphism.

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Area of Science:

Immunogenetics
Bioinformatics
Molecular Immunology

Background:

The Immuno Polymorphism Database (IPD) is a crucial resource for studying polymorphic genes within the immune system.
It collaborates with expert groups to curate and publish specialized genetic data.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the latest updates and new tools integrated into the IPD project.
To highlight the expansion and improvements of the IPD's specialized databases.

Main Methods:

Data curation and integration by specialist nomenclature committees.
Online publication and FTP accessibility of curated genetic sequence data.
Development and addition of new analytical tools for database users.

Main Results:

The IPD project now includes updated and expanded content in its four core databases: IPD-KIR, IPD-MHC, IPD-HPA, and IPD-ESTDAB.
New tools have been added to facilitate data access and analysis.
The database continues to be a central repository for immunogenetic information.

Conclusions:

The IPD project remains a vital, evolving resource for the scientific community studying immune system genetics.
Recent updates enhance the utility and accessibility of immunogenetic data for research and clinical applications.