Microtubule-Associated Protein Tau

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Microtubule-associated protein tau (758 aa, ~79 kDa) is encoded by the human MAPT gene. This protein may be involved in axon stability.

**Synonyms:** - MAPT - Microtubule Associated Protein Tau - Neurofibrillary Tangle Protein - PHF-Tau - Paired Helical Filament-Tau - Tau - Tau Protein