ScienceAugust 11, 2026
mtorc
EM-tee-oh-AR-see
Definition
A specific protein complex involved in regulating cell growth, metabolism, and survival, functioning as a key hub for nutrient signaling.
Etymology
This is an acronym for 'mechanistic target of rapamycin complex,' where the name comes from its identification as the primary target for the drug rapamycin.
In the news
The article mentions the Akt-mTORC1-Myc pathway as a regulatory mechanism that researchers modulate using DHB to prevent immune cell exhaustion. By inhibiting this pathway, the treatment helps T cells maintain their stem-like, anti-tumor activity.
SKKU Researchers Develop World’s First Oral Microbiome-Based Nanomedicine to Supercharge Anti-Cancer Immunity
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