CEACAM5 Chromosome 19
CEA cell adhesion molecule 5
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What This Gene Does
This gene encodes a cell surface glycoprotein that represents the founding member of the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) family of proteins. The encoded protein is used as a clinical biomarker for gastrointestinal cancers and may promote tumor development through its role as a cell adhesion molecule. Additionally, the encoded protein may regulate differentiation, apoptosis, and cell polarity. This gene is present in a CEA family gene cluster on chromosome 19. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015]
Gene Info
Gene Group
"CD molecules|V-set domain containing|I-set domain containing|CEA cell adhesion molecule family"
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
19q13.2
Ensembl
ENSG00000105388
All Variants (1)
| RSID | Category | Clinical Significance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS113097830 | Health Risk | Conflicting classifications of pathogenicity | — |