Tag Archives: mitochondrial-derived peptides
MOTS-c in Kidney Failure: 160 Adults, Wasting Not Linked
MOTS-c was inversely associated with glycoxidative stress in 160 adults with kidney failure, while protein-energy wasting showed no association at all.
MOTS-c and the Overlooked Microproteins: What a 2026 Review Adds
A narrative review in Epigenomics maps the microproteins encoded by short open reading frames, and names the MOTS-c peptide among the handful that are well studied. It is a useful reframing of a compound usually discussed on its own.