Bipartite binding and partial inhibition links DEPTOR and mTOR in a mutually antagonistic embrace
R. L. Williams, M. Heimhalt, A. Berndt, J. L. Wagstaff, M. Anandapadamanaban, O. Perisic, S. Maslen, S. H. McLaughlin, C. W.-H. Yu, G. R. Masson, A. Boland, X. Ni, K. Yamashita, G. N. Murshudov, M. Skehel, S. M. Freund
This study investigates the interaction between DEPTOR and mTORC1, revealing DEPTOR as a partial inhibitor that is more effective against activated mTORC1, with mutual antagonism mediated by phosphorylation and structural interactions.
bioRxiv · Apr 28, 2021Biochemistry