The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000124469 (CEACAM8, CEA cell adhesion molecule 8) is as follows. Cell surface glycoprotein that plays a role in cell adhesion in a calcium-independent manner (PubMed:11590190, PubMed:2022629, PubMed:8776764). Mediates heterophilic cell adhesion with other carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecules, such as CEACAM6 (PubMed:11590190, PubMed:2022629, PubMed:8776764). Heterophilic interaction with CEACAM8 occurs in activated neutrophils (PubMed:8776764). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11590190, ECO:0000269|PubMed:2022629, ECO:0000269|PubMed:8776764}.