Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule (CD56) ELISA Kit for Human

This gene encodes a cell adhesion protein which is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. The encoded protein is involved in cell-to-cell interactions as well as cell-matrix interactions during development and differentiation. The encoded protein has been shown to be involved in development of the nervous system, and for cells involved in the expansion of T cells and dendritic cells which play an important role in immune surveillance. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011]

NCAM1: This protein is a cell adhesion molecule involved in neuron-neuron adhesion, neurite fasciculation, outgrowth of neurites, etc. 6 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, GPI anchor; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Cell adhesion; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q23.1

Cellular Component: cell surface; cytoplasm; external side of plasma membrane; Golgi membrane; integral to membrane; membrane; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: identical protein binding; viral receptor activity

Biological Process: activation of MAPKK activity; axon guidance; cell adhesion; cytokine and chemokine mediated signaling pathway; entry of virus into host cell; epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response; insulin receptor signaling pathway; MAPKKK cascade; nerve growth factor receptor signaling pathway; Ras protein signal transduction; small GTPase mediated signal transduction; vascular endothelial growth factor receptor signaling pathway