Review Article
Open Access
Integrative Regulation Of Phospholipid And Protein Biosynthesis In Eukaryotic Cells: Mechanisms, Signaling Networks, And Functional Interplay
George M. Henry*, Claudia Kent
Department of Medical Chemistry at Texas A&M University, USA
Abstract
Cellular biosynthesis encompasses a network of highly coordinated anabolic pathways responsible
for generating macromolecular building blocks essential for cell structure, signaling, and growth. Among
these, phospholipid and protein biosynthesis are fundamental determinants of membrane integrity, intracellular
communication, and translational capacity. This review synthesizes current understanding of the molecular
pathways regulating phospholipid synthesis—including Kennedy and non-Kennedy mechanisms—and protein
synthesis governed by mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling. We highlight how these biosynthetic
processes are tightly integrated, coordinated across the cell cycle, and dynamically modulated by nutrient
availability and cellular energy status. Dysregulation of these networks underlies a broad spectrum of diseases,
including cancer and metabolic disorders. Finally, we outline emerging research gaps and discuss potential
therapeutic strategies targeting biosynthetic coordination.