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TSC1 and TSC2: genes that are mutated in the human genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis.
Biochemical Society transactions - 1 Jun 2003
Sampson J R
Abstract excerpt
The tuberous sclerosis complex genes TSC1 and TSC2 were first identified by positional cloning strategies in the heritable human disorder tuberous sclerosis. They encode previously unknown proteins, termed hamartin and tuberin respectively, that form a functional complex. The phenotypic manifestations of tuberous sclerosis are extremely diverse and suggest normal roles for TSC1 and TSC2 in regulating the growth,...
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