longevity · guide
MOTS-c
A peptide made by your mitochondria, the cell's power plants.
What it is
A short peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, part of a family scientists only started describing in the last decade.
What research has looked at
Studied mainly in mice and cells for metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-like effects.
What's still unknown
Human data is very early. Whether the mouse findings hold in people isn't known.
Where it fits
See the stacks page for how we group MOTS-c with related compounds, or look up any unfamiliar name in the dictionary.
For research use only. Not for human consumption, and not medical advice. Talk to a clinician.