In November 1887, Patrick Joseph P.J. Kennedy married Mary Augusta Hickey, daughter of James Hickey of Cork, Ireland, and Margaret M. Field, also of Ireland. Their son, Joseph Patrick Kennedy, was born on September 6, 1888 in East Boston.
Tau is a protein found in neurons, where it works to stabilize the shape and function of the cell. As part of normal function, proteins in the body fold, unfold and refold into different shapes in order to perform specific functions, and when they are no longer needed, they are broken down and recycled by the cell.
Confidence votes 3. Protein is broken down by enzymes in the pancreas\; trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase and elastase. The liver the removes the amino group for the production of ATP, and finally protein is absorbed in the small intestine. 2 people found this useful.