Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule L1

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

**Definition:** Neural cell adhesion molecule L1 (1257 aa, ~140 kDa) is encoded by the human L1CAM gene. This protein plays a role in neurogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - CD171 - CD171 Antigen - L1-CAM - L1CAM - N-CAM-L1 - NCAM-L1