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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Unraveling the function of TSC1-TSC2 complex: implications for stem cell fate.

Shuang Wang, Ruishuang Ma, Chong Gao, Yu-Nong Tian, Rong-Gui Hu, Han Zhang, Lan Li, Yue Li

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Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shuang Wang *Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Ruishuang Ma *Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Chong Gao *School of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Cognitive Science, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yu-Nong TianInstitute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.
Rong-Gui HuState Key Laboratory of Brain-Machine Intelligence, Liangzhu Laboratory, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China. coryhu@zju.edu.cn.
Han ZhangInstitute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China. zhanghan0023@126.com.
Lan LiInstitute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China. lilan_0813@163.com.
Yue LiState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China. kevinyli@um.edu.mo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8198-9911

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81973792National Natural Science Foundation of China 82073832National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204885
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, affecting multiple systems. These genes produce proteins that regulate mTORC1 activity, essential for cell function and metabolism. While mTOR inhibitors have advanced treatment, maintaining long-term therapeutic success is still challenging. For over 20 years, significant progress has linked TSC1 or TSC2 gene mutations in stem cells to tuberous sclerosis complex symptoms.

methodsA comprehensive review was conducted using databases like Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct, with search terms such as "tuberous sclerosis complex," "TSC1," "TSC2," "stem cell," "proliferation," and "differentiation." Relevant literature was thoroughly analyzed and summarized to present an updated analysis of the TSC1-TSC2 complex's role in stem cell fate determination and its implications for tuberous sclerosis complex.

resultsThe TSC1-TSC2 complex plays a crucial role in various stem cells, such as neural, germline, nephron progenitor, intestinal, hematopoietic, and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, primarily through the mTOR signaling pathway.

conclusionsThis review aims shed light on the role of the TSC1-TSC2 complex in stem cell fate, its impact on health and disease, and potential new treatments for tuberous sclerosis complex.

Indexed as

Stem CellsTuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 ProteinTuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 ProteinAnimalsCell DifferentiationHumansSignal TransductionTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTOR Serine-Threonine KinasesTSC1 protein, humanTSC2 protein, humanTuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 ProteinTuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 ProteinMammalian target of rapamycinStem cellTuberous sclerosis complex

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PMID39901197
PMCPMC11792405

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