MOTS-c: a novel mitochondrial-derived peptide regulating muscle and fat metabolism

MOTS-c: a novel mitochondrial-derived peptide regulating muscle and fat metabolism

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism

2016

Study summary

Review of MOTS-c biology with emphasis on skeletal muscle glucose handling, metabolism, and obesity.

Peptides studied

Stack studied

Metabolic Stack

Key findings

The review positioned MOTS-c as a regulator of obesity, diabetes, exercise, and longevity pathways.

Study details

Study type

review article

Journal

Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism

DOI / PubMed

10.1016/j.tem.2016.04.004

Year

2016

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