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Amino acid sensing by mTORC1: intracellular transporters mark the spot

Abstract:
Cell metabolism and growth are matched to nutrient availability via the amino-acid-regulated mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1). Transporters have emerged as important amino acid sensors controlling mTOR recruitment and activation at the surface of multiple intracellular compartments. Classically, this has involved late endosomes and lysosomes, but now, in a recent twist, also the Golgi apparatus. Here we propose a model in which specific amino acids in assorted compartments activate different mTORC1 complexes, which may have distinct drug sensitivities and functions. We will discuss the implications of this for mTORC1 function in health and disease.
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Peer reviewed

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Physiology Anatomy & Genetics
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Publisher:
Elsevier
Journal:
Cell Metabolism More from this journal
Volume:
23
Issue:
4
Pages:
580-589
Publication date:
2016-04-12
Acceptance date:
2016-03-26
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ISSN:
1932-7420


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uuid:6091e4af-a2c6-4d00-930e-150205455c23
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624841
Deposit date:
2016-05-29

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