Complex Splicing and Neural Expression of Duplicated Tau Genes in Zebrafish Embryos

• DOI: 10.3233/jad-2009-1145
• Publication Date: 2017-04-05T20:28:31Z
• Authors: Mengqi Chen; Ralph N. Martins; Michael Lardelli
• Keywords: Tau protein

Microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) is the major component of neurofibrillary tangles found in brains those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Various forms lesions are other neurodegenerative diseases (tauopathies).