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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Simufilam Regulates Mitochondrial Function in HEK293T TSC2 Knockout Cells
Md. Monirul Islam et al., Cells (14 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3390/cells15201864
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Interventricular septal fat-containing mass most consistent with cardiac lipoma in an adult with tuberous sclerosis complex
Saubhagya Dhakal et al., Radiology Case Reports (13 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2026.09.027
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Assessing The Feasibility and Acceptability of Ecological Momentary Assessment in Measuring the Everyday Experiences of Young Adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
K Fifield et al., Research Square (12 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10394948/v1
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Everolimus therapy in a patient with tuberous sclerosis and a mutation in the LRP5 gene
Vesna D. Stojanovic et al., Research Square (12 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-11166293/v1
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How can pain and challenging behaviour be managed in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)?
Tripdatabase, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (12 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23313599
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of SVG103 (Paxalisib) in Focal Cortical Dysplasia Type II (FCD-II), Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Hemimegalencephaly (HME)
NCT07287202 · Recruiting · Phase 1 / Phase 2 · Sovargen
Ages 18 to 65
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07287202
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Sapu003 in Advanced mTOR-sensitive Solid Tumors
NCT07369505 · Recruiting · Phase 1 · SAPU NANO (US) LLC
Ages 18 and over
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.
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Most Recent Research
The small molecule simufilam, also called PTI-125, has been reported to reduce cell overgrowth and seizure activity in a mouse model of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). TSC is a multisystem developmental disorder caused by mutations in TSC1 or TSC2, resulting in mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) hyperactivity and downstream cellular changes that contribute to focal malformations of the developing cortex and abnormal growth throughout the body. Here, to better understand the role of simufilam at the cellular level, we investigated the impact of simufilam on the proteome of TSC2 knockout (KO) HEK293T cells in vitro. We first validated that TSC2 KO cells displayed increased mTORC1 activity and elevated expression of the stress-associated marker ATF4 compared with TSC2 wild-type (WT) cells. Simufilam reduced ATF4 expression but did not attenuate mTORC1 activity. Next, using LC-MS/MS in TSC2 KO cells, we identified 514 differentially abundant proteins following simufilam treatment. Pathway and protein–protein interaction analyses revealed coordinated changes in mitochondrial translation and bioenergetic pathways, including mitochondrial ribosomal proteins and respiratory-chain-associated proteins, as well as pathways related to preribosome biogenesis, rRNA processing, RNA metabolism, and to some extent RHO GTPase-actin signaling, and chromatin/transcriptional regulation. Selected proteins from these pathways, including MRPS30, MRPL43, MRPL16, ALDH1L2, NDUFA6, and RBM19, were further examined by immunoblotting and found to be altered by simufilam treatment. Functionally, simufilam restored mitochondrial membrane potential in TSC2 KO cells. Overall, these findings support a potential mTORC1-independent role for simufilam in attenuating cellular stress and regulating mitochondrial function in 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 68 clinical trials for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, of which 8 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
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