MAPT
Universal Cellular Machinery · Cytoskeletal Organization & Motor Transport
What does tau normally do before it is discussed in dementia research?
MAPT encodes tau, a protein that helps assemble and stabilize microtubules in neurons. These internal fibers support cell shape and the transport of materials along nerve cells.
- Common Gene Name
- microtubule associated protein tau
- NCBI Gene ID
- 4137
- Chromosome
- 17
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism-17 | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2011-03 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2011-03 | |
| Progressive supranuclear palsy | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2011-03 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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