MTOR, FRAP, FRAP1, FRAP2, RAFT1, RAPT1, Serine/threonine-protein kinase mTOR, FK506-binding protein 12-rapamycin complex-associated protein 1, FKBP12-rapamycin complex-associated protein, Mammalian target of rapamycin, mTOR, Mechanistic tar
An atypical kinase belonging to the PIKK family of kinases. Controls cell growth through protein synthesis regulation. Downstream of PI3K/Akt pathway and required for cell survival. Acts as the target for the cell-cycle arrest and immunosuppressive effects of the FKBP12-rapamycin complex.
