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MOTS-C
Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide | Metabolic Regulator
### Summary MOTS-C is a mitochondrial-derived peptide that has garnered attention for its potential roles in metabolic regulation and cellular stress responses. Emerging research suggests it may have implications in various health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and placental function.
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This study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and pharmacodynamics of MOTS-C in adults with prediabetes and overweight/obesity. The study was a Phase 2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Not reported in abstract.
This study evaluated the relationship between on-treatment platelet reactivity, B-amyloid levels, and MOTS-C downregulation in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus over a two-year follow-up period. The findings suggest associations with mortality, but specific numeric outcomes are not detailed in the abstract. No therapeutic claims are made.
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This pilot study investigated the effects of longitudinal exercise programming in breast cancer patients. The specific outcomes measured were not detailed in the abstract. The study's findings regarding the impact of exercise on this population remain unspecified.
This study assessed the effects of GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and their combination on endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and left ventricular deformation in patients with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular risk. The specific doses and outcomes measured were not detailed in the abstract. The findings may have implications for cardiovascular health in this patient population.
Not reported in abstract.
MOTS-C may protect against placental injury in a mouse model of hypoxia by activating Nrf2, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
MOTS-C levels may be higher in patients with acute coronary syndrome, but specific outcomes and clinical significance are not detailed in the abstract.
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Practical guides for MOTS-C
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Articles mentioning MOTS-C
- Best Peptides for Energy: Mitochondrial and Metabolic SupportPeptides studied for energy, mitochondrial function, and exercise capacity — NAD+, MOTS-c, AICAR, SS-31, SLU-PP-332 — with what each does and what's realistic.roundup · 4 min
- Anti-Aging Peptide Stack: What the Evidence Actually SupportsMost 'anti-aging peptide stacks' over-promise. Here's a defensible combination — NAD+, GHK-Cu, Epitalon, SS-31 — with what each does, what the evidence supports, and what's speculative.stack · 6 min
- Best Peptides for Anti-Aging: Evidence-Backed RankingThe peptides with the strongest evidence for aging-related endpoints — Epitalon, NAD+, GHK-Cu, SS-31, FOXO4-DRI — with what each does and realistic expectations.roundup · 4 min
- Best Peptides for Fat Loss: Evidence-Based RoundupRanked roundup of peptides studied for fat loss — GLP-1 / GIP agonists, GH-axis fragments, and supporting metabolic peptides — with mechanism, evidence quality, and how to choose.weight-loss · 6 min
- SLU-PP-332 Explained: The 'Exercise Mimetic' ERR AgonistSLU-PP-332 is a synthetic pan-ERR agonist that mimics endurance-exercise gene expression in animal models. Here's what's actually known, what's speculative, and why caution is warranted.news · 4 min
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