Transcriptional activation of RagD GTPase controls mTORC1 and promotes cancer growth

Chiara Di Malta, Diletta Siciliano, Alessia Calcagnì, Jlenia Monfregola, Simona Punzi, Nunzia Pastore, Andrea Eastes, Oliver B. Davis, Rossella De Cegli, Angela Zampelli,

Science · 2017 · 232 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

genes in cells and tissues from patients and murine models of renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, and melanoma triggered RagD-mediated mTORC1 induction, resulting in cell hyperproliferation and cancer growth. Thus, this transcriptional regulatory mechanism enables cellular adaptation to nutrient availability and supports the energy-demanding metabolism of cancer cells.

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