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Ampon Saeher

University of California, Los Angeles

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Inhibition of the Lysosomal Amino Acid Sensor SLC38A9 by the Membrane Microprotein SPAR

Ampon Saeher, Xuelang Mu, Tamir Gonen

This study identifies SPAR, a microprotein, as an inhibitor of SLC38A9, a lysosomal amino acid transporter, revealing its role in mTORC1 pathway regulation by blocking arginine transport and Rag GTPase recruitment.

bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry