Anti-CD56 (Human) LIMAAbody® Atto-488

Primary

4-8°C

CD56, also known as Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule (NCAM), is a glycoprotein expressed on neurons, glial cells, skeletal muscle, NK cells, and some T-cells. It belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily, with five immunoglobulin-like domains and two fibronectin type III repeats, enabling cell adhesion and signaling. In the nervous system, NCAM is vital for neurodevelopment, synaptic plasticity, and response to injury. In the immune system, it influences NK cell function and development. Abnormal NCAM expression is linked to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as cancers, making it a crucial biomarker and therapeutic target.