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The protein Wacky and its mammalian counterpart WAC are key adaptors for mTORC1 dimerization. This discovery sheds light on how metabolic signals regulate the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) pathway.

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  • The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is a central regulator of cell growth and metabolism.
  • mTORC1 activity is tightly controlled by various metabolic inputs, influencing its dimerization, lysosomal localization, and activation.
  • Understanding the regulatory mechanisms of mTORC1 is crucial for comprehending cellular homeostasis and disease.

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    • Identified Wacky in Drosophila as a regulator of mTORC1.
    • Demonstrated that the mammalian WAC protein functions as an adaptor in mTORC1 dimerization.
    • Showed that WAC facilitates the recruitment and activation of mTORC1.

    Conclusions:

    • WAC acts as a crucial adaptor protein mediating mTORC1 dimerization.
    • This finding provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms controlling mTORC1 activity in response to metabolic cues.