Biochemical characterisation of TSC1 and TSC2 variants identified in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex
Completed
- Conditions
- tuberous sclerosis complexBourneville's disease10083624
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex in whom potential splice site mutations have been identified will be asked to provide a skin biopsy.
Exclusion Criteria
Individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex where the routine, diagnostic genetic/DNA analysis has identified the pathogenic mutation.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Studies are performed when unclassified TSC1 or TSC2 variants have been<br /><br>identified. Study endpoint is the determination of pathogenicity of the TSC1<br /><br>and TSC2 gene variants in individuals with TSC.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>not applicable</p><br>