What Does CEACAM1 Stand For?

CEACAM1 stands for Carcinoembryonic Antigen Cell Adhesion Molecule 1

CEACAM1, or Carcinoembryonic Antigen Cell Adhesion Molecule 1, is a member of the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) family, which plays a significant role in cell adhesion and signal transduction processes. It is primarily involved in immune response regulation and is expressed in various tissues, including epithelial cells. CEACAM1 has implications in cancer biology, particularly in tumor progression and metastasis, and is a potential biomarker for certain malignancies. Its varying expression patterns in normal and pathological states make it a focus of research in oncology and immunology.