Nov 15, 2018
Too much mTOR is Linked to Diabetes and Aging
Posted by Steve Hill in categories: biotech/medical, life extension
A new study takes a look at the relationship between metabolism, aging, and type 2 diabetes and in particular the mTORC1 protein complex, part of the mTOR pathway.
The mTOR pathway
The mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway is a major part of metabolism and is one of four major pathways that control it; collectively, the four pathways are part of deregulated nutrient sensing, which is one of the aging processes.