protein 1,121 words KG: TAU 2026-03-23
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Tau Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolTAU
Chromosome17q21.31
Protein FamilyMAPT family
Functionis an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Primary Expressionneurons, where they bind to microtubules and promote their polymerization and stability
Subcellular LocalizationAxons, Neurons
Molecular Weight45-65 kDa (isoform dependent)
Amino Acids441 aa
PathwaysExtracellular Aggregation, Hyperphosphorylation, Neurofibrillary Tangle Formation, Protein Assembly, Synapse Pathology
GeneCardsTAU
Human Protein AtlasTAU
Gene [@ballatore2007] MAPT [@avila2004] [@spiresjones2014] [@schmitt2021] UniProt ID [@huang2023] P10636 [@jin2011] PDB IDs4NP6, 5O3L, 6HVM
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, ALZHEIMERS_DISEASE, AMYLOID PLAQUES, AXONAL TRANSPORT
Known Drugs/CompoundsMETFORMIN, MELATONIN, Monoclonal Antibodies, Rutin, Flavonoids, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
InteractionsPP2A, KEAP1, NRF2, CDK5, LC3, MAPT
KG Connections5378 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (30)

Beta-frequency entrainment therapy targeting PV interneuron-
Score: 0.67
Closed-loop tACS targeting entorhinal cortex layer II SST in
Score: 0.62
Mitochondrial DAMPs-Driven AIM2 Inflammasome Activation in N
Score: 0.58
Retinal Vascular Microcirculation Rescue
Score: 0.54
Glymphatic System-Enhanced Antibody Clearance Reversal
Score: 0.54

Related Analyses (30)

Is disrupted sleep a cause or consequence of neurodegenerati
neurodegeneration · failed
Is disrupted sleep a cause or consequence of neurodegenerati
neurodegeneration · failed
Extracellular vesicle biomarkers for early AD detection
neurodegeneration · completed
Tau propagation mechanisms and therapeutic interception poin
neurodegeneration · failed
4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (29)

Brain Connectivity-Targeted tACS Trial in Early AD
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.95
P2rx7 genetic deletion in PS19 tauopathy mice
validation · proposed · Score: 0.90
Tau depletion effects on neuronal development in primary cul
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
Tau depletion effects on neuronal development in primary cul
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
s:** - Test tau spreading in AQP4 knockout vs wild-type mice
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (8)

Accelerating Medicines Partnership for Alzheimer's Dise
institution · KG edge: associated_with
adam17
gene · KG edge: activates
ADAM10 — A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase Domain 10
gene · KG edge: inhibits
ACE Gene
gene · KG edge: associated_with
ABI3 Gene
gene · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

TAU interacts_with SYNAPTIC_VESICLES
TAU interacts_with MITOCHONDRIAL_PROTEINS
TAU interacts_with SYNAPTIC_VESICLE_PROTEINS
TAU expressed_in CSF
TAU causes TAUOPATHIES
TAU interacts_with TUBULIN
TAU associated_with LC3
TAU associated_with TREM2
TAU associated_with VEGFA
TAU co_discussed TREM2