The target of rapamycin, mTOR, acts as a sensor for mitogenic stimuli, such as insulin-like growth factors and cellular nutritional status, regulating cellular growth and division. As many tumors are driven by autocrine or paracrine growth through the type-I insulin-like growth factor receptor, mTOR is potentially an attractive target for molecular-targeted treatment. Further, a rationale for anticipating tumor-selective activity based on transforming events frequently identified in malignant disease is becoming established.
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Houghton, P. J., & Huang, S. (2003). mTOR as a target for cancer therapy. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1158/aacr.edb-08-8182
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