From genes to cognition in tuberous sclerosis: implications for mTOR inhibitor-based treatment approaches.

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Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a neurocutaneous disorder with an autosomal-dominant pattern of inheritance and is caused by heterozygous mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 gene. Neuropsychiatric conditions, including intellectual disability, autism and epilepsy, are highly prevalent in TSC populations. Here, I review recent findings that shed light on some of the neurobiological mechanisms that may contribute to the...

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