MOTS-c Research
Mitochondria-Derived Peptide
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MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA gene of the mitochondrial genome — making it one of the few peptides of mitochondrial origin identified in research. It is studied as a mitochondrial signaling molecule that communicates between mitochondria and the nucleus, with research focusing on its role in metabolic regulation, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-related cellular signaling.
Research areas
Mitochondrial-Nuclear Communication
Research investigates MOTS-c's role as a retrograde signaling molecule from mitochondria to the nucleus, exploring how it regulates nuclear gene expression related to metabolic adaptation and stress response pathways.
AMPK Activation & Metabolic Signaling
Studies examine its activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathways, including effects on glucose uptake, fatty acid oxidation signaling, and cellular energy homeostasis research.
Insulin Sensitivity Pathway Research
Research explores MOTS-c's effects on skeletal muscle insulin signaling, GLUT4 transporter pathway research, and glucose metabolism in the context of insulin resistance investigations.
Exercise-Related Metabolic Signaling
Studies investigate MOTS-c's behavior as an exercise-induced mitokine, exploring how physical activity modulates its circulating levels and its role in exercise-adaptation signaling pathways.
Aging & Longevity Pathway Research
Researchers study age-related changes in MOTS-c levels and its potential role in healthspan-related metabolic signaling, including research on its interaction with longevity-associated pathways such as FOXO and mTOR signaling.
Mitochondria-derived peptide; metabolic signaling research. Investigational compound. Not medical advice.
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