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Cellular & mitochondrial
MOTS-c
PreclinicalResearch education only. This profile does not establish benefits or safety for personal use.
EvidencePreclinical
Curated studies1
Research areaCellular & mitochondrial
At a glance
A 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in cell signaling and mouse metabolism.
How it is studied
The linked experiments connect folate-cycle and purine-pathway changes to AMPK signaling.
Evidence & studies 1 curated
Read the population, methods, and limitations alongside each outcome. This selection is a starting point, not a systematic review.
Animal & cell study · 2015The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance
Read summary & limitationsRisks & limits
- Clinical benefit and long-term safety are not established by the evidence curated here.
- Identity, purity, formulation, and route affect risk; a research label is not evidence of suitability for human use.
No universal storage, reconstitution, or administration protocol is provided. Product-specific instructions and evidence must be established separately.