Low level ROS leads to mTORC1 activation, high levels of ROS inhibit mTORC1 through AMPK.
mTORC1/S6 kinase activity can target HDM2 following mitochondrial dysfunction to activate p53.
Changes in mTORC1 activity alter oxygen consumption rates and are tied to energy status.
Elevated mTORC1 activity may represent a chronic stress response leading to senescence.