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Genetic screening of tuberous sclerosis complex in Sicily with a focus on neurological manifestations
27 Jun 2025
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by widespread hamartomas and prominent neurological involvement. It results from pathogenic variants in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, leading to hyperactivation of the mTOR pathway and consequent dysregulation of cell growth. These tumor suppressor genes encode hamartin and tuberin, proteins critical for regulating cell proliferation,...
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