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GlossarymTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin)

regulates cell growth and metabolism in response to nutrients

mTOR, or the mechanistic target of rapamycin, is a protein that acts as a central regulator of cell growth, proliferation, and survival. It integrates signals from nutrients, growth factors, and cellular energy status to control processes like protein synthesis and autophagy. This pathway is significant in various biological contexts, including hair growth and alopecia, as it influences the activity of hair follicle cells.

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Skin Expression of Mammalian Target of Rapamycin and Forkhead Box Transcription Factor O1, and Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Patients with Acne Vulgaris and Their Relationship with Diet

research Skin Expression of Mammalian Target of Rapamycin and Forkhead Box Transcription Factor O1, and Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Patients with Acne Vulgaris and Their Relationship with Diet

93 citations, January 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.

research Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (mTORC1) May Modulate the Timing of Anagen Entry in Mouse Hair Follicles

28 citations, November 2012 in “Experimental dermatology”

A protein complex called mTORC1 likely affects when hair growth starts in mice.

research Differential Expression of Phospho-S6 in Hair Follicle Tumors: Evidence of Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Pathway Activation

4 citations, January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

The mTOR pathway may be involved in the development of hair follicle tumors, with higher activity in malignant tumors.

research Elevated Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Gene Expression in Acne Vulgaris Patients

January 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal”

Acne patients have higher mTOR gene expression.

research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands

25 citations, June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

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