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MOTS-c: Metabolic Key to Longevity

Mitochondrial peptides, a group of molecules within our cells, were largely a mystery until it was discovered they are uniquely encoded by mitochondria themselves, not by the main DNA in the cell’s nucleus. This revelation highlighted mitochondria not just as cellular powerhouses, but as vital communicators. Among these pioneering mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDPs), MOTS-c stands out […]

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