MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA region. It has been investigated for its role in metabolic signaling, energy homeostasis, AMPK activation, and cellular stress responses.
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MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived signaling peptide associated with metabolic regulation and cellular stress adaptation. Research has examined its involvement in the folate-AICAR-AMPK pathway, glucose and energy metabolism, fatty-acid oxidation, mitochondrial signaling, and stress-responsive gene regulation. Experimental studies have also investigated its relationship with skeletal muscle metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and adipose tissue function.
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