The TSC2 gene, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex 2, encodes for a protein called tuberin. Tuberin, in conjunction with the protein product of the TSC1 gene (hamartin), forms a complex that plays a crucial role in cellular growth and proliferation by inhibiting the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. This complex is vital for regulating cell size, growth, and division.
