Deregulating cellular metabolism

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  • Created 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.
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What does the mTOR pathway control?
Cell growth and proliferation in response to nutrient availability and growth factors.
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How is the mTOR pathway affected in cancer cells?
Hyperactivated, leading to increased cell growth and proliferation.
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Which mutations in genes in the mTOR pathway are commonly found in many types of cancer?
PTEN and TSC1/2.
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What type of treatment has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy associated with the mTOR pathway?
mTOR inhibitors.
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