Tsc2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables 14-3-3 protein binding activity and GTPase activator activity. Involved in several processes, including anoikis; chemical synaptic transmission; and negative regulation of TORC1 signaling. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including intracellular protein transport; negative regulation of lymphocyte proliferation; and regulation of signal transduction. Located in cytoplasm. Part of TSC1-TSC2 complex. Is active in lysosomal membrane and synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including aorta; central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and retina. Used to study autism spectrum disorder; tuberous sclerosis; and uterine fibroid. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hepatic angiomyolipoma; lymphangioleiomyomatosis; medulloblastoma; tuberous sclerosis; and tuberous sclerosis 2. Orthologous to human TSC2 (TSC complex subunit 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Tsc2
Official Name
TSC complex subunit 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:102548]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000002496
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 22084 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000002496
Aliases TSC complex subunit 2
Synonyms LAM, Nafld, PPP1R160, Rc, Tcs2, TSC4, TSC complex subunit 2, TUBERIN
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Tsc2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Akt phosphorylation site
  • Tuberin
  • Domain of unknown function (DUF3384)
  • heat shock protein binding
  • enzyme binding
  • GTPase activator
  • protein binding
  • GTPase Activating Protein domain
  • phosphorylation site
  • TSC1 binding domain
  • Rap/ran-GAP
  • binding protein
  • protein homodimerization
  • phosphatase binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Tsc2 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • epithelial cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • cancer
  • major depression
  • liver cancer
  • renal cancer
  • head and neck cancer
  • liver neoplasia
  • abdominal cancer
  • metastatic breast cancer
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • differentiation
  • synthesis in
  • expression in
  • apoptosis
  • proliferation
  • binding in
  • production in
  • accumulation in
  • activity
  • activation in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • detergent-insoluble fractions
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • perinuclear region
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • lysosome
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • cytosol
  • caveolae
  • lysosome membrane
  • growth cone
  • neurites
  • synapse
  • late endosomes
  • cellular protrusions
  • filopodia
  • perikaryon
  • dendrites
  • postsynaptic density

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Tsc2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of macroautophagy
  • positive chemotaxis
  • negative regulation of cell proliferation
  • protein localization
  • insulin-like growth factor receptor signaling pathway
  • anoikis
  • cellular response to starvation
  • regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway
  • endocytosis
  • negative regulation of insulin receptor signaling pathway
  • negative regulation of protein kinase activity
  • heart development
  • protein kinase B signaling cascade
  • vesicle-mediated transport
  • neural tube closure
  • regulation of small GTPase mediated signal transduction
  • protein import into nucleus
  • negative regulation of Wnt receptor signaling pathway
  • regulation of endocytosis
  • regulation of cell cycle
  • negative regulation of TOR signaling cascade
  • negative regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • postsynaptic density
  • nucleus
  • perinuclear region of cytoplasm
  • cytoplasm
  • membrane
  • cytosol
  • Golgi apparatus
  • TSC1-TSC2 complex
  • lysosomal membrane
  • lysosome

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • phosphatase binding
  • protein binding
  • protein homodimerization activity
  • GTPase activator activity
  • small GTPase binding
  • Hsp90 protein binding

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