mTORC1

mTORC1 (mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1) is a critical cellular protein complex that helps regulate cell growth, metabolism, and protein synthesis. It functions as a sensor for nutrient availability, energy status, and growth signals, activating processes that promote cell development when conditions are favorable. Essentially, mTORC1 coordinates how cells use nutrients and energy to grow, divide, or conserve resources. It plays vital roles in development, immune response, and tissue maintenance, and its proper regulation is crucial for health. Dysregulation of mTORC1 is linked to various diseases, including cancer and metabolic disorders.