Ahmed Abu-Zaid

Dr. Ahmed Abu-Zaid


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 May 2024 in Cells
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TZTinghan Zhao
Tinghan Zhao
JFJialin Fan
Jialin Fan
AAAhmed Abu-Zaid
Ahmed Abu-Zaid
SBStephen K. Burley
Stephen K. Burley
Steven ZhengSteven Zheng
Steven Zheng
MTOR is a central regulator of cell growth and metabolism in response to mitogenic and nutrient signals. Notably, mTOR is not only found in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. This review highlights direct involvement of nuclear mTOR in regulating transcription factors, orchestrating epigenetic modifications, and facilitating chromatin remodeling. These effects intricately modulate gene expression programs associated with growth and metabolic processes. Furthermore, the review underscores the importance of nuclear mTOR in mediating the interplay between metabolism and epigenetic modifications. By integrating its functions in nutrient signaling and gene expression related to growth and metabolism, nuclear mTOR emerges as a central hub governing cellular homeostasis, malignant transformation, and cancer progression. Better understanding of nuclear mTOR signaling has the potential to lead to novel therapies against cancer and other growth-related diseases.