MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open-Reading-Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a recently identified member of the mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs), sometimes referred to as ""mitochondrial hormones"" or ""mitokines."" This peptide has drawn considerable scientific interest due to its potential role in cellular communication, energy regulation, and broader systemic responses. While initially thought to act primarily within the mitochondria, emerging research suggests that the peptide may function through the bloodstream, pointing to wider systemic actions beyond localized mitochondrial signaling.
MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open-Reading-Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a recently identified member of the mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs), sometimes referred to as ""mitochondrial hormones"" or ""mitokines."" This peptide has drawn considerable scientific interest due to its potential role in cellular communication, energy regulation, and broader systemic responses. While initially thought to act primarily within the mitochondria, emerging research suggests that the peptide may function through the bloodstream, pointing to wider systemic actions beyond localized mitochondrial signaling.
