NCIt synonyms : RAFT1; FRAP2; RAPT1; Rapamycin and FKBP12 Target 1 Gene; FRAP; FK506 Binding Protein 12-Rapamycin Associated Protein 1 Gene; FRAP1; Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin wt Allele; FLJ44809; dJ576K7.1 (FK506 Binding Protein 12-Rapamycin Associated Protein 1) Gene; Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (Serine/Threonine Kinase) Gene; Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Gene; FRAP1 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human MTOR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.2 and is approximately
156 kb in length. This allele, which encodes serine/threonine-protein kinase mTOR
protein, is involved in translational control and the regulation of ribosome biogenesis.
The MTOR gene is associated with polycystic kidney disease.;
NCIt note : The FRAP1 gene is regulated both by growth factors, hormones and nutrients. Its product,
FKBP12-rapamycin complex-associated protein, is activated in polycystic kidneys, which
leads to the production of kidney cysts. This protein is inhibited by the drug rapamycin.;