Anti-CEACAM16 antibodies are used in the immunodetection of the protein CEA cell adhesion molecule 16, tectorial membrane component. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 425 amino acid residues and a mass of 45.9 kDa. It has been described to be a secreted protein. A member of the CEA protein family, CEACAM16 is known to be required for proper hearing, plays a role in maintaining the integrity of the tectorial membrane. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. The CEACAM16 gene has been associated with the disease, Deafness. Synonyms for this target antigen include carcinoembryonic antigen like-2 protein, carcinoembryonic antigen related cell adhesion molecule 16, and carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 16. CEACAM16 gene orthologs have been reported in the mouse, rat, bovine and chimpanzee species. Some CEACAM16 antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. Immunohistochemistry is a widely used application for these antibodies. Western Blot and Immunofluorescence are also common applications.