The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000079308 (TNS1, tensin 1) is as follows. May act as a protein phosphatase and/or a lipid phosphatase (Probable). Involved in fibrillar adhesion formation (PubMed:21768292, PubMed:28005397). Essential for myofibroblast differentiation and myofibroblast-mediated extracellular matrix deposition (PubMed:28005397). Enhances RHOA activation in the presence of DLC1 (PubMed:26427649). Plays a role in cell polarization and migration (PubMed:19826001). May be involved in cartilage development and in linking signal transduction pathways to the cytoskeleton (PubMed:21768292). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:19826001, ECO:0000269|PubMed:21768292, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26427649, ECO:0000269|PubMed:28005397, ECO:0000305}.