TSC2
TSC2
TSC2 (pronounced: T-S-C-Two), also known as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2, is a gene that in humans is encoded by the TSC2 gene. It is one of two genes (the other being TSC1) that when mutated, cause the disease Tuberous Sclerosis.
Pronunciation
TSC2 is pronounced as "T-S-C-Two".
Etymology
The term "TSC2" is an abbreviation of "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2". The term "Tuberous" refers to the tuber-like growths that occur in the disease, "Sclerosis" refers to the hardening of tissue, and "Complex" refers to the multiple systems of the body that are affected by the disease. The "2" denotes that it is the second gene associated with the disease to be discovered.
Function
The TSC2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called tuberin. Tuberin works together with another protein (produced from the TSC1 gene) to prevent cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in an uncontrolled way.
Related Terms
- TSC1: The other gene that when mutated, causes Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis: A genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous noncancerous (benign) tumors in many parts of the body.
- Tuberin: A protein that is produced by the TSC2 gene.
- Gene: The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on TSC2
- Wikipedia's article - TSC2
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