mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors

mTOR inhibitors are drugs that block a specific pathway called mTOR, which plays a key role in cell growth, division, and survival. Because this pathway is often overactive in diseases like cancer and certain immune conditions, mTOR inhibitors help slow or stop abnormal cell growth. They are used in treatments such as cancer therapy and organ transplant medicine to prevent rejection. By targeting this pathway, these drugs can effectively control disease progression while affecting the body's normal functions related to cell growth and metabolism.