TSC1

Chr 9AD

TSC complex subunit 1

Also known as: LAM, TSC

This gene is a tumor suppressor gene that encodes the growth inhibitory protein hamartin. The encoded protein interacts with and stabilizes the GTPase activating protein tuberin. This hamartin-tuberin complex negatively regulates mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling which is a major regulator of anabolic cell growth. This protein also functions as a co-chaperone for Hsp90 that inhibits its ATPase activity. This protein functions as a facilitator of Hsp90-mediated folding of kinase and non-kinase clients, including TSC2 and thereby preventing their ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. Mutations in this gene have been associated with tuberous sclerosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis. [provided by RefSeq, May 2022]

OMIMResearchGenerating clinical summary…
LOFmechanismADLOEUF 0.124 OMIM phenotypes
Clinical SummaryTSC1
Population Constraint (gnomAD)
Highly constrained gene — heterozygous loss-of-function variants are very rare in the population (pLI 1.00). One damaged copy is likely sufficient to cause disease.
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Clinical Trials
10 active or recruiting trials — potential therapeutic options may be available

Population Genetics & Constraint

gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance

LoF intolerant — likely haploinsufficient
LoF Constraint?
0.12LOEUF
pLI 1.000
Z-score 6.51
OE 0.04 (0.010.12)
Highly constrained

Among the most LoF-intolerant genes (~top 3%)

Missense Constraint?
2.32Z-score
OE missense 0.74 (0.690.80)
479 obs / 644.9 exp
Mild constraint

Moderately missense-constrained (top ~2.5%)

Observed / Expected Ratios?
LoF OE?0.04 (0.010.12)
00.351.4
Missense OE?0.74 (0.690.80)
00.61.4
Synonymous OE?0.95
01.21.6
LoF obs/exp: 2 / 53.3Missense obs/exp: 479 / 644.9Syn Z: 0.59
Curated Mechanism (G2P)Gene2Phenotype (DDG2P) ↗
definitiveTSC1-related tuberous sclerosisLOFAD

This gene — mechanism propensity

DN
0.3296th %ile
GOF
0.3887th %ile
LOF
0.74top 10%

The highest-scoring mechanism for this gene is loss-of-function (haploinsufficiency).

LOFprediction above median · 1 literature citation · LOEUF 0.12 · ClinGen HI: Sufficient evidence for dosage pathogenicity

Literature Evidence

LOFGenetic disorders frequently accompany autism spectrum disorder, such as tuberous sclerosis complex caused by haploinsufficiency of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes.1

Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312. Mechanism ranking also informed by gnomAD constraint, ClinVar, and ClinGen data.

References

  1. 1.PMID 23250422

ClinVar Variant Classifications

0 submitted variants in ClinVar

Protein Context — Lollipop Plot

TSC1 · protein map & ClinVar variants

Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.

Clinical Trials

Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov

Advanced Hepatocellular CarcinomaMetastatic Hepatocellular CarcinomaStage III Hepatocellular Carcinoma AJCC v8

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Sapanisertib, to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Cabozantinib) in Metastatic Liver Cell Cancer With a Change in Genes for the Protein β-Catenin, The SAPHIRE Trial

RECRUITING
NCT06811116Phase PHASE1, PHASE2National Cancer Institute (NCI)Started 2025-11-17
Biospecimen CollectionCabozantinib S-malateImaging Procedure
Polycythemia VeraEssential ThrombocythaemiaMyelofibrosis

Prevalence Of Germline Gene Mutations In Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms With Family History

NOT YET RECRUITING
NCT06923670Phase NAFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCSStarted 2025-05-21
NGS testingNGS analysis for mutations in genes involved in familial predisposition to hematological malignancies
Lymphoma, Non-HodgkinMultiple MyelomaAdvanced Solid Tumors

Canadian Profiling and Targeted Agent Utilization Trial (CAPTUR)

RECRUITING
NCT03297606Phase PHASE2Canadian Cancer Trials GroupStarted 2018-03-23
OlaparibDasatinibNivolumab plus Ipilimumab
Epilepsy

Precision Medicine in the Treatment of Epilepsy

RECRUITING
NCT05450822Gitte Moos KnudsenStarted 2022-02-18
LevetiracetamLevetiracetam TabletsLamotrigine tablet
Advanced LymphomaAdvanced Malignant Solid NeoplasmBladder Carcinoma

Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors, Lymphomas, or Multiple Myeloma (The MATCH Screening Trial)

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
NCT02465060Phase PHASE2National Cancer Institute (NCI)Started 2015-08-17
AdavosertibAfatinibAfatinib Dimaleate
Lymphoma, Non-HodgkinMultiple MyelomaAdvanced Solid Tumors

TAPUR: Testing the Use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved Drugs That Target a Specific Abnormality in a Tumor Gene in People With Advanced Stage Cancer

RECRUITING
NCT02693535Phase PHASE2American Society of Clinical OncologyStarted 2016-03-14
PalbociclibSunitinibTemsirolimus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation

The CATALINA Study

RECRUITING
NCT05008081Wim JanssensStarted 2022-10-25
Advanced Malignant Solid NeoplasmAnn Arbor Stage III Non-Hodgkin LymphomaAnn Arbor Stage IV Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, or Histiocytic Disorders (The Pediatric MATCH Screening Trial)

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
NCT03155620Phase PHASE2National Cancer Institute (NCI)Started 2017-07-31
Biopsy ProcedureBiospecimen CollectionBone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Malignant Solid Neoplasms

Adapting Treatment to the Tumor Molecular Alterations for Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors: MyOwnSpecificTreatment

RECRUITING
NCT02029001Phase PHASE2Centre Leon BerardStarted 2014-03
Nilotinib (400 mg BID)Everolimus (10 mg QD)Sorafenib (400 mg BID)
Fallopian Tube Endometrioid AdenocarcinomaFallopian Tube High Grade Serous AdenocarcinomaOvarian Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma

Testing the Addition of Ipatasertib to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin) for Stage III or IV Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
NCT05276973Phase PHASE1National Cancer Institute (NCI)Started 2022-09-08
BiopsyCarboplatinIpatasertib