Tuberous Sclerosis Complex — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Factors associated with the severity of tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND) in tuberous sclerosis complex.
Qi Chenyang et al. — Epilepsy & behavior : E&B (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42035520/
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TSC2, cathepsin K, and β-catenin as immunohistochemical markers for lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Alfayez Abdullah et al. — Human pathology (1 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42102978/
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Vagus nerve stimulation for patients with tuberous sclerosis complex-related drug-resistant epilepsy: A prospective cohort study.
Liu Tinghong et al. — Epilepsia (2 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42390215/
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Cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex in adults.
Mehta Sanyam et al. — Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41506321/
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Dual regulatory roles of CPT1C in chronic stress-induced depression-related outcomes.
Tian Dan et al. — Molecular psychiatry (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41741705/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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Sapu003 in Advanced mTOR-sensitive Solid Tumors
Recruiting — Phase 1 — SAPU NANO (US) LLC
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07369505
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumours to grow in the brain and other vital organs. It can affect the skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs. Treatments targeting the mTOR pathway have been an important advance.
Most Recent Research
BACKGROUND: Research on tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND) in China remains limited. This study aimed to identify determinants of TAND severity to guide clinical management. METHODS: This multicenter registry-based study included 42 patients with genetically confirmed TSC recruited from nine tertiary hospitals in Henan Province between April 2021 and April 2024. TAND severity was estimated at follow-up using a domain-based scoring framework informed by the TAND checklist. Demographic, epilepsy-related, and genetic factors were analyzed using group comparisons, interaction analysis, univariable linear regression, and hierarchical regression. RESULTS: Among 42 patients with TSC, 25 carried TSC2 mutations and 23 had active epilepsy. Total TAND scores were significantly higher in patients with active epilepsy than in seizure-free patients (p < 0.001), and in patients with TSC2 mutations than in those with TSC1 mutations (p = 0.002). A significant interaction between genotype and seizure status was observed for total TAND score (p = 0.038). In hierarchical regression, genotype remained an independent correlate of TAND severity, while each additional year of education was associated with a 1.306-point reduction in total TAND score. CONCLUSION: TSC2 mutation, active epilepsy, and lower educational attainment were associated with greater TAND severity. TSC2 mutation remained independently associated with greater TAND severity after adjustment for epilepsy-related variables, whereas higher educational attainment showed a protective association. These findings support the need for early TAND screening and targeted follow-up in clinically vulnerable patients with TSC.
Common Questions
What is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumours to grow in the brain and other vital organs. It can affect the skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs. Treatments targeting the mTOR pathway have been an important advance.
How many clinical trials are available for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?
RareWays currently indexes 89 clinical trials for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, of which 23 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex come from?
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