
Tau Biology 101 Chapter 3
What Happens When Tau Is Defective
We’re a global patient advocacy organization dedicated to finding a cure for frontotemporal dementia (FTD) caused by a mutation of the MAPT gene. We’ll provide mutation mechanisms and critical information on the latest science targeting the MAPT gene.
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What Happens When Tau Is Defective

N279K N279K is a change in the MAPT gene that disrupts how tau is built.

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Understanding MAPT Mutations

Introduction to brain cells and Tau

We are a global community of patients, families, and caregivers affected by Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a group of neurodegenerative disorders that are among the most common causes of dementia in people under 65.