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tau protein

The function of tau protein is to bind to another protein, known as tubulin, a major component in microtubules. These tubular structures transport nutrients and other cell components to the neurons. The role of tau protein is to support the network of microtubules. Without it, these structures collapse. Tau protein is produced in excess in Alzheimer’s disease, forming long twisted fibres known as neurofibrillary tangles.

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