L1cam Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables identical protein binding activity; integrin binding activity; and sialic acid binding activity. Involved in maintenance of synapse structure and regulation of synapse assembly. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cell-cell adhesion mediated by integrin; heterophilic cell-cell adhesion via plasma membrane cell adhesion molecules; and homophilic cell adhesion via plasma membrane adhesion molecules. Located in external side of plasma membrane and terminal bouton. Is active in several cellular components, including GABA-ergic synapse; Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse; and presynaptic membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; nervous system; respiratory system; sensory organ; and urinary system. Used to study MASA syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in MASA syndrome; hydrocephalus; ovarian carcinoma; pancreatic cancer; and schizophrenia. Orthologous to human L1CAM (L1 cell adhesion molecule). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
L1cam
Official Name
L1 cell adhesion molecule [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96721]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000031391
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16728 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000031391
Aliases L1 cell adhesion molecule
Synonyms CAML1, CD171, HSAS, HSAS1, HYCX, Hyd, L1, L1 cell adhesion molecule, L1 isoform, MASA, MIC5, N-CAM-L1, NEUROGLIAN, NgCAM, S10, SPG1
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse L1cam often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • extracellular domain
  • RSLE motif
  • immunoglobulin domain
  • ectodomain
  • Immunoglobulin I-set domain
  • protein domain specific binding
  • Fibronectin type 3 domain
  • protein binding
  • identical protein binding
  • PDZ-domain binding
  • phosphorylation site
  • binding protein
  • cytoplasmic domain
  • FN3
  • Immunoglobulin like
  • integrin binding
  • transmembrane domain
  • immunoglobulin-like protein domain
  • intracellular domain
  • Bravo-like intracellular region
  • Immunoglobulin V-set domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the L1cam gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • neoplasia
  • metastasis
  • X-linked hydrocephalus syndrome
  • spastic paraplegia
  • CRASH syndrome
  • Waldenström macroglobulinemia
  • X-linked partial agenesis of corpus callosum
  • weight gain
  • hypoplasia
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • activation in
  • apoptosis
  • differentiation
  • expression in
  • extension
  • phosphorylation in
  • proliferation
  • development
  • production in
  • quantity

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • detergent-insoluble membrane fraction
  • myelin enriched fraction
  • membrane fraction
  • pH resistant lipid raft fraction
  • detergent resistant lipid raft fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • axon component
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • endosomes
  • vesicles
  • actin filaments
  • cell-cell contacts
  • plasma membrane extracellular face
  • presynaptic membrane
  • dendritic spine head
  • synaptic vesicles
  • growth cone
  • synapse
  • cytoplasmic vesicles
  • extracellular matrix
  • cell membrane leading edge
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • axon terminals
  • detergent-soluble fraction

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse L1cam gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • cell-matrix adhesion
  • chemotaxis
  • neuron projection development
  • synapse organization
  • nervous system development
  • axon guidance
  • positive regulation of axon extension
  • cell adhesion
  • homophilic cell adhesion
  • cell migration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • dendrite
  • focal adhesion
  • axonal growth cone
  • neuronal cell body
  • axon
  • plasma membrane
  • cell surface

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein domain specific binding
  • protein binding
  • axon guidance receptor activity

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