Journal of Cell Science,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2013
The
mechanistic
(or
mammalian)
target
of
rapamycin
(mTOR)
is
a
kinase
that
regulates
key
cellular
functions
linked
to
the
promotion
cell
growth
and
metabolism.
This
kinase,
which
part
two
protein
complexes
termed
mTOR
complex
1
(mTORC1)
2
(mTORC2),
has
fundamental
role
in
coordinating
anabolic
catabolic
processes
response
factors
nutrients.
Of
complexes,
mTORC1
by
far
best
characterized.
When
active,
triggers
proliferation
promoting
synthesis,
lipid
biogenesis,
metabolism,
reducing
autophagy.
fact
deregulation
associated
with
several
human
diseases,
such
as
type
diabetes,
cancer,
obesity
neurodegeneration,
highlights
its
importance
maintenance
homeostasis.
Over
last
years,
groups
observed
inhibition,
addition
deeply
affects
gene
transcription.
Here,
we
review
connections
between
transcription
focusing
on
impact
regulating
activation
specific
including
STAT3,
SREBPs,
PPARγ,
PPARα,
HIF1α,
YY1–PGC1α
TFEB.
We
also
discuss
these
mediating
effects
various
physiological
pathological
contexts.