noun
tau
A protein that helps stabilize microscopic tubes inside cells.
The study examines how tau helps support structures inside cells.
Etymology
Tau uses the name of the Greek letter as a scientific label. It identifies the protein associated with stabilizing cellular microtubules.
More examples
- Researchers track changes in tau in the brain samples.
- The image shows where tau has accumulated in the tissue.
- Abnormal tau is discussed in the report on neurodegenerative disease.
Forms
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