Carcinoembryonic Antigen-Related Cell Adhesion Molecule 8

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

**Definition:** Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 8 (349 aa, ~38 kDa) is encoded by the human CEACAM8 gene. This protein may play a role in the activation of immune cells.

**Synonyms:** - CD66b - CD66b Antigen - CD67 Antigen - CEACAM8 - Carcinoembryonic Antigen CGM6 - Carcinoembryonic Antigen Gene Family Member 6 - Non-Specific Cross-Reacting Antigen NCA-95