Rag family proteins control activation of the mTORC1 complex at the lysosome. Here the authors show that loss of RagA/B causes cardiac hypertrophy in mice, revealing an mTORC-independent function of Rag GTPAses as regulators of lysosome function and autophagic flux in cardiomyocytes.
- Young Chul Kim
- Hyun Woo Park
- Kun-Liang Guan