DAVID Documentation: Gene ID Conversion Tool

Using the comprehensive identifier mapping system in DAVID, many given gene/protein identifiers can be quickly mapped to another at the DAVID Gene level based on the user's choice.

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1. Current Gene List & Population

   Displays the active gene list and selected species or background population.
2. Help and Switch to Classic Version

   Link to this help page and provides access to the legacy Gene List Report interface.
3. Conversion Destination Selection

   Save the converted list to the DAVID list manager for use in further downstream analysis.
4. Submit Converted List to DAVID

   Users will first be met with this dropdown box. Click Select Identifier type and choose an identifier destination, then the converted gene name list will populate. Click this dropdown box again to change identifier destination and list will automatically update.
5. Search

   The search box filters table results in real time.
6. Export Options

   Results can be exported using Copy, Excel, CSV, or PDF. Exports reflect the current filtered and sorted view.
7. Selected Source ID

   Gene identifier from selected source.
8. User ID

   User uploaded gene ID name.
9. Sortable Columns

   Click any column header to sort by Destination ID, User ID, Expression Value, DAVID Gene Name, Related Genes (RG), or Species.
10. Value

    User uploaded expression value. (Optional)
11. Gene Name

    Click the gene name link to explore the full gene report. For more information, see the Gene Report documentation page.
12. Related Genes (RG)

    Click the RG link to explore functionally related genes associated with each entry. For more information, see the Related Genes documentation page.
13. Species

    Click the Species link to go to NCBI taxonomy entry.