The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance
The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance
Cell Metabolism
2015
Study summary
MOTS-c was examined in models of obesity and insulin resistance as a mitochondrial signaling peptide.
Peptides studied
Goals studied
Stack studied
Metabolic Stack
Key findings
MOTS-c improved insulin sensitivity and reduced obesity-related metabolic dysfunction in mice.
Study details
Study type
preclinical study
Journal
Cell Metabolism
DOI / PubMed
10.1016/j.cmet.2015.02.009
Year
2015
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