Life Sciences Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai). 2011 Sep;43(9):671-9. doi: 10.1093/abbs/gmr066. Epub 2011 Jul 23.
The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is an evolutionarily conserved serine/threonine protein kinase that regulates numerous cellular processes including cell growth, proliferation, cell cycle, and autophagy. mTOR forms two different multi-protein complexes referred to as mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) and mTORC2, and each complex exerts distinct functions exclusively. mTORC1 activity is sensitive to the selective inhibitor rapamycin, whereas mTORC2 is resistant. mTORC1 is regulated by many intra- and extra-cellular cues such as growth factors, nutrients, and energy-sensing signals, while mTORC2 senses ribosome maturation and growth factor signaling. This review focuses on current understandings by which mTORC1 pathway senses cellular nutrient availability for its activation.
哺乳动物雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mTOR)是一种进化上保守的丝氨酸/苏氨酸蛋白激酶,它调节着许多细胞过程,包括细胞生长、增殖、细胞周期和自噬。mTOR 形成两种不同的多蛋白复合物,分别称为 mTOR 复合物 1(mTORC1)和 mTORC2,每个复合物都具有独特的功能。mTORC1 的活性对选择性抑制剂雷帕霉素敏感,而 mTORC2 则具有抗性。mTORC1 的活性受到许多胞内和胞外信号的调节,如生长因子、营养物质和能量感应信号,而 mTORC2 则感知核糖体成熟和生长因子信号。本综述重点介绍了 mTORC1 途径如何感知细胞内营养物质的可用性以激活自身。