Killer-Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A family of cell surface proteins found on natural killer cells that both interact with MHC class I molecules and modulate natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity.

**Synonyms:** - CD158 - CD158 Family - KIR - Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor - Killer Ig Receptor - Killer Ig-Like Receptor - Killer-Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor Family