Metabolic health
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New studies find MOTS-c acts as an immune defender and PCOS marker
Three new studies add an immune defense role for MOTS-c, a mitochondrial peptide. One found antibacterial activity, one linked lower MOTS-c to PCOS, and one used it to protect transplanted mitochondria in a rat heart model.
Studies6 min read
Retatrutide not detected in urine, reports show weight loss and DKA
A urine test designed for anti-doping could not find retatrutide in four people. Separate case reports describe a 58.8% weight loss in Prader-Willi syndrome and diabetic ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetes.
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MOTS-cA mitochondrial peptide studied for metabolic and stress protection.HumaninMitochondria-derived peptide studied for cell protection, metabolism, and aging.AOD-9604A growth-hormone fragment studied for fat loss without insulin effects.RetatrutideTriple-hormone agonist with substantial weight loss in trials.CagrilintideOnce-weekly investigational amylin analogue for weight management.LiraglutideA once-daily GLP-1 injection approved for weight loss and diabetes.