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TSC1 and TSC2 mutations in tuberous sclerosis, the associated phenotypes and a model to explain observed TSC1/ TSC2 frequency ratios.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Jul 2002
Langkau Nicola, Martin Nicola, Brandt Regine, Zügge Karin, Quast Stefanie, Wiegele Gerd, Jauch Anna, Rehm Marion, Kuhl Andrea, Mack-Vetter Monika, Zimmerhackl Lothar Bernd, Janssen Bart
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a multisystem disease with manifestations in the central nervous system, skin, kidneys, heart, and other visceral organs. The development of TSC is associated with alterations within a gene on chromosome 9q34 ( TSC1) and a gene on chromosome 16p13 ( TSC2). Most de-novo patients show a mutation in TSC2, whereas only 50% of all familial cases can be related to TSC2 mutations....
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