Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is caused by TSC1 or TSC2 mutations, leading to hyperactivation of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) and tumors in multiple organs. Here, the authors show that TFEB is the primary driver of renal disease and mTORC1 hyperactivation in TSC.
- Nicola Alesi
- Damir Khabibullin
- Elizabeth P. Henske
