QuickView for CEACAM3 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

CEACAM3 Homo sapiens

Full name:

carcinoembryonic antigen related cell adhesion molecule 3

Synonyms:

CD66D, CEA, CGM1, W264, W282, carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 3, CD66d antigen, carcinoembryonic antigen CGM1, carcinoembryonic antigen gene family member 1, nonspecific cross-reacting antigen

Genomic Location:

Chr 19: 46992374-47007431

Description:

This gene encodes a member of the family of carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules (CEACAMs), which are used by several bacterial pathogens to bind and invade host cells. The encoded transmembrane protein directs phagocytosis of several bacterial species that is dependent on the small GTPase Rac. It is thought to serve an importan...

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This gene encodes a member of the family of carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules (CEACAMs), which are used by several bacterial pathogens to bind and invade host cells. The encoded transmembrane protein directs phagocytosis of several bacterial species that is dependent on the small GTPase Rac. It is thought to serve an important role in controlling human-specific pathogens by the innate immune system. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Cytogenetic Map:

19q13.2

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