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Study record · MOTS-c

MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of physical decline

Exercise increased endogenous MOTS-c in muscle and circulation in the human component.

Key result

Exercise increased endogenous MOTS-c in muscle and circulation in the human component.

Study details

Study designHuman endogenous biomarker substudy plus extensive preclinical experiments
PopulationYoung male exercise participants in human component
Sample size10
RouteNo exogenous MOTS-c administration in humans
Regimen / exposureStationary bicycle exercise with muscle and blood sampling
DurationAcute exercise
ComparatorPre/post exercise
Primary endpoint / questionEndogenous skeletal-muscle and circulating MOTS-c response to exercise
Safety resultNot a drug-exposure safety study.
Key limitationsEndogenous peptide response is not evidence that injected/supplemented MOTS-c is effective or safe in humans.
Registry / identifierPMID 33473109