MOTS-c
Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA Type-C
A mitochondrial-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis, glucose uptake, and has shown remarkable longevity effects in animal studies.
Half-Life
Not well characterized
MW
2174.5 Da
Amino Acids
16 AA
Evidence
Low Evidence
Regulatory Status
Research use only. Early human trials beginning.
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