mTOR

Also called mechanistic target of rapamycin · mammalian target of rapamycin

mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) is a serine/threonine kinase that integrates signals from nutrients, energy, and growth factors to regulate protein synthesis, cell growth, and autophagy. Chronic mTOR hyperactivation is linked to aging-related pathology; inhibition is studied as a longevity intervention.