Photo by Innerbody Research Peptides aren’t only for people who want to lose weight or gain muscle. Many offer an array of therapeutic benefits targeting diverse health concerns, including the aging process itself. That…
What 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…
Fig. 1. Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S ribosomal RNA type-c (MOTS-c) prevents type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). T1DM is an autoimmune disease. Activated autoreactive T-cells such as Th1 cells from secondary …