TOR complex 2 is needed for cell cycle progression and anchorage-independent growth of MCF7 and PC3 tumor cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>AKT signaling promotes cell growth, proliferation and survival and is hyperactivated in many cancers. TOR complex 2 (TORC2) activates AKT by phosphorylating it on the 'hydrophobic motif' site. Hydrophobic motif site phospho...

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Main Authors: Hietakangas Ville, Cohen Stephen M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/282