mTORC1 (mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1) is a critical cellular complex that plays a pivotal role in regulating cell growth, proliferation, and metabolism. It is a part of the broader mTOR pathway, which senses and integrates various environmental cues to manage cellular processes. The complex is composed of several key proteins, including mTOR kinase, Raptor (regulatory-associated protein of mTOR), and mLST8 (also known as GβL).
