Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is an autosomal dominant tumor suppressor gene syndrome affecting 1 in 6,000 births, characterized by development of distinctive benign tumors (hamartomas) and malformations (hamartias) in multiple organ systems. Although cortical tubers cause the greatest morbidity of the disease in young children, progressive growth of hamartomas in the brain (subependymal giant cell astrocytomas), kidney (angiomyolipomas), and lung (lymphangioleiomyomatosis) have the most severe clinical impact in older children, adolescents, and adults. Two genes cause TSC: TSC1 and TSC2, each of which sustains inactivating mutations that lead to disease pathogenesis through a two hit, tumor suppressor gene mechanism in most tissues. Recent studies have highlighted the association of certain missense mutations in TSC2 with a variant TSC-like disease phenotype. We propose studies in both patients and mouse models to explore the pathogenesis of TSC and this related TSC-like disorder. First, we will examine resected subependymal giant cell astrocytomas, angiomyolipomas, and lymphangioleiomyomatosis for genetic changes that account for disease progression. We hypothesize that additional genetic events beyond the second hit occur in the small fraction of these lesions which progressively grow. Second, we will perform a screen for genetic events that enhance tumorigenesis in our Tsc2 mouse model, using the Sleeping Beauty transposon. Third, we will develop knock-in missense mutations in Tsc2 to match those seen in variant TSC families, to examine developmental events in heterozygous and homozygous mice, and signaling and differentiation effects in their derivative tissues and cell lines. Fourth, we will develop a mouse model of the combined Tsc2-Pkd1 deletion syndrome, in which accelerated polycystic kidney disease is seen. This model will permit analysis of genetic and signaling events occurring during renal cyst pathogenesis. ? ? ?

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37)
Project #
5R37NS031535-15
Application #
7418945
Study Section
Genetics of Health and Disease Study Section (GHD)
Program Officer
Fountain, Jane W
Project Start
1994-01-20
Project End
2011-04-30
Budget Start
2008-05-01
Budget End
2009-04-30
Support Year
15
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$338,848
Indirect Cost
Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
030811269
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115
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