Mitochondrial

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial open reading frame peptide

Peptide length
16 amino acids

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

Evidence availableMostly cell or animal research

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A mitochondrial-derived peptide investigated in cellular and mouse metabolic studies, including insulin resistance and metabolic homeostasis.

Family
Mitochondrial-derived peptide
Research target
Experimental metabolic stress signaling
Molecular form
Mitochondrial-derived peptide

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The original intervention evidence was preclinical. Human associations or a trial of an analog are different from a trial of native MOTS-c.

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Native MOTS-c and modified candidates such as CB4211 are distinct. Confirm the sequence and material used in each study.

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