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The tuberous sclerosis genes and regulation of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p27.
Mutation research - 1 Sept 2006
Rosner Margit, Freilinger Angelika, Hengstschläger Markus
Abstract excerpt
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant tumor syndrome that affects approximately 1 in 6000 individuals. It is characterized by the development of tumors, named hamartomas, in the kidneys, heart, skin and brain. The latter often cause seizures, mental retardation, and a variety of developmental disorders, including autism. This disease is caused by mutations within the tumor suppressor gene TSC1...
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