Recombinant Human CEACAM5 Protein (His Tag)

CEACAM5; also known as CEA or D66e; belongs to the large CEACAM subfamily of immunoglobulin superfamily. CEACAM5 is expressed primarily by epithelial cells; and is synthesized as a glycoprotein with a MW of 180 kDa comprising 60% carbohydrate. CEACAM5 contains one Ig-like V-type domain at the N-terminus; followed by six Ig-like C2-type domain and a GPI anchor; and exists as a homodimer. CEACAM5 and CEACAM6 are overexpressed in many cancers and are associated with adhesion and invasion. CEACAM5 can mediate cell-cell adhesion through homotypic and heterotypic interactions. It functions as a homotypic intercellular adhesion molecule and serves as a widely used tumor marker; since it is expressed at higher levels in tumorous tissues than in corresponding normal tissues. CEACAM5 has also been shown to contribute to tumorigenicity by inhibiting cellular differentiation. In addition; CEACAM5 is identified as the host receptor for the Dr family of adhesins of E.Coli; and the binding of E.coli Dr adhesins leads to dissociation of the CEACAM5 homodimer.