Deregulating cellular metabolism 0.0 / 5 ? Human BiologyCancerUniversityAll boards Created by: AmiloutopCreated on: 22-06-23 21:15 What are some of the most common diseases in which deregulation of cellular metabolism can occur? Cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. 1 of 5 What does the mTOR pathway control? Cell growth and proliferation in response to nutrient availability and growth factors. 2 of 5 How is the mTOR pathway affected in cancer cells? Hyperactivated, leading to increased cell growth and proliferation. 3 of 5 Which mutations in genes in the mTOR pathway are commonly found in many types of cancer? PTEN and TSC1/2. 4 of 5 What type of treatment has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy associated with the mTOR pathway? mTOR inhibitors. 5 of 5
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