Newly discovered hormone mimics the effects of exercise

04 Mar 2015


A new hormone dubbed "MOTS-c," has been discovered. The hormone primarily targets muscle tissue, where it restores insulin sensitivity, counteracting diet-induced and age-dependent insulin resistance.

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