Abstract
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is associated with TSC1 or TSC2 gene mutations resulting in hyperactivation of the mTORC1 pathway. This mTORC1 activation is associated with abnormal tissue development and proliferation such that in the kidney there are both solid tumors and cystic lesions. This review summarizes recent advances in tuberous sclerosis complex nephrology and focuses on the genetics and cell biology of tuberous sclerosis complex renal disease, highlighting a role of extracellular vesicles and the innate immune system in disease pathogenesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2111-2117 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Experimental Biology and Medicine |
Volume | 246 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2021 |
Keywords
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- cell nonautonomous trait
- extracellular vesicles
- renal cysts
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)