The original 2015 Cell Metabolism study demonstrated that intraperitoneal MOTS-c injections (5 mg/kg) in mice fed a high-fat diet prevented obesity and insulin resistance, with effects on fat mass, fasting glucose, and insulin sensitivity that rivaled pharmaceutical intervention [1]
Focus: Microbiome: Gut microbiome and infant health: Brain-gut-microbiota axis and host genetic factors
Its regenerative properties have been widely studied, showing remarkable benefits for healing muscles, tendons, ligaments, the gut, and even the brain
In retina, excessive inflammation damages photoreceptors, RPE, and ganglion cells
The compound shows high enzymatic selectivity, preserves lean mass, and engages longevity-related pathways (e.g., SIRT1), but remains a nonFDA-approved research substance that is WADA-banned and should be used under medical guidance
Einzelne Studien diskutieren einen Zusammenhang mit der Induktion von Melanomen bei genetisch vorbelasteten Patienten