Weimbs et al., Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) 2006
(Polycystic Kidney Diseases) :
In ADPKD, defects in PC1 would lead to constitutive activation of mTOR , and the affected cells would be engaged in a permanent state of futile repair leading to the formation and growth of renal cysts
Aguiari et al., Am J Nephrol 2013
(Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant) :
Furthermore, PC1 loss of function also induces activation of mTOR and EGFR signaling