Gene: TTBK1
Alternate names for this Gene: BDTK
Gene Summary: This gene belongs to the casein kinase 1 superfamily. The encoded protein is a neuron-specific, serine/threonine and tyrosine kinase, which regulates phosphorylation of tau, a protein that associates with microtubule assemblies and stabilizes them. Genetic variants in this gene are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 6
Location in Chromosome : 6p21.1
Description of this Gene: tau tubulin kinase 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding