Cell Growth and Protein Synthesis
PI3K–AKT signaling is closely connected to the mTOR pathway, an important regulator of cellular growth and protein synthesis.
AKT can influence components of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling network, helping cells coordinate:
- Protein synthesis
- Nutrient availability
- Cellular growth
- Energy status
- Biosynthetic activity
The connection between PI3K–AKT and mTOR makes this pathway particularly important in studies of cellular metabolism and growth regulation.