Glossary
- TSC1 gene: The tuberous sclerosis 1 gene is a tumor suppressor gene that produces a product called hamartin, which interacts with tuberin (the product of the TSC2 gene). This forms a complex and plays a role in cell growth and division.
- TSC2 gene: The tuberous sclerosis 2 gene produces the protein tuberin, which interacts with hamartin (the product of the TSC1 gene) and is thought to function as a tumor suppressor gene.