Product description
MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene. It functions as a metabolic signaling molecule and is widely studied in metabolic and longevity research for its capacity to translocate to the nucleus during metabolic stress and activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK).
Primary research focus
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Metabolic Homeostasis
Researched in relation to insulin sensitivity, glucose oxidation, and energy expenditure.
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Exercise Mimetic Signaling
Evaluated for its capacity to stimulate metabolic pathways similar to physical exertion.
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Mitochondrial Health & Longevity
Studied in cellular senescence and systemic metabolic flexibility models.

