mots-c is the primary topic on Retapedia for the
terms listed below. This page distinguishes other meanings and
related entries.
mots-c (also called MOTS-c, Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c) may refer to:
Primary topic
- mots-c — Mitochondrial-derived peptide that activates AMPK to improve insulin sensitivity and reproduce exercise-like metabolic adaptations in preclinical models. Investigational; no approved human use and unproven human efficacy.
Also known as
The following names are catalogued aliases for the primary topic:
- MOTS-c
- Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c
External meanings
The term MOTS-c may carry meanings outside this catalogue — for example, as a developmental code shared with an unrelated chemical entity, or as a trademarked product name in a different therapeutic area. Retapedia does not catalogue non-peptide compounds; consult an external reference such as PubChem or Wikidata for broader coverage.
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