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MOTS-c is quickly gaining traction among longevity researchers and aesthetic medicine professionals . As one of several newly discovered mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs) , MOTS-c is showing promise for its role in …
Read articleWhat is MOTS-c? MOTS-c is a 16 amino acid peptide that is coded by the mitochondrial genome. The mitochondria are the “power generators” in cells that convert chemical energy from food into a form that cells can use. Tw…
Read articleAbstract Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA Type-C (MOTS-c) is a mitochondrial-derived peptide composed of 16 amino acids encoded by the 12S rRNA region of the mitochondrial genome. The MOTS-c protein is transferred to t…
Read articleAbstract Healthy aging can be promoted by enhanced metabolic fitness and physical capacity. Mitochondria are chief metabolic organelles with strong implications in aging that also coordinate broad physiological function…
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