Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2006 Mar 24;3414:945-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2006.01.055.

Stimulation of the creatine transporter SLC6A8 by the protein kinase mTOR.

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Cellular accumulation of creatine is accomplished by the Na(+), Cl(-), and creatine transporter CreaT (SLC6A8). The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a kinase stimulating cellular nutrient uptake. The present experiments explored whether SLC6A8 is regulated by mTOR. In Xenopus oocytes expressing SLC6A8 but not in water injected oocytes, creatine-induced a current which was significantly enhanced by coexpression of mTOR. Kinetic analysis revealed that mTOR enhanced maximal current without significantly altering affinity. Preincubation of the oocytes for 32 h with rapamycin (50 nM) decreased the creatine-induced current and abrogated its stimulation by mTOR. The effect of mTOR on CreaT was blunted by additional coexpression of the inactive mutant of the serum and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase (K119N)SGK1 and mimicked by coexpression of wild type SGK1. In conclusion, mTOR stimulates the creatine transporter SLC6A8 through mechanisms at least partially shared by the serum and glucocorticoid-inducible kinase SGK1.

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Species referenced: Xenopus
Genes referenced: mtor sgk1 slc6a8 slc6a8l