About mots-c.com
Last reviewed: · Reviewed by the mots-c.com Editorial Team
mots-c.com is an independent research and education hub focused entirely on MOTS-c, the mitochondrial-derived peptide. We translate peer-reviewed studies into plain English, with no product to sell.
Our editorial process
Every page on this site is written and reviewed by the mots-c.com Editorial Team — a group of contributors with backgrounds in molecular biology, metabolic research, and health writing. We follow a four-step process for every article:
- Source selection. We prioritize peer-reviewed studies indexed in PubMed and major journals (Cell Metabolism, Nature Communications, Aging).
- Plain-English summary. Findings are restated without jargon, with effect sizes and limitations preserved.
- Editorial review. A second contributor checks every claim against the cited source.
- Periodic re-review. Pillar pages are revisited at least quarterly so the "last reviewed" date is never stale.
What we will not do
- We do not sell MOTS-c, peptides, or supplements.
- We do not recommend self-administration of research peptides.
- We do not accept paid placements that influence editorial content.
- We do not present preclinical findings as if they were proven in humans.
Corrections
If you spot a factual error or a citation that is out of date, email hello@mots-c.com. Substantive corrections are published on the relevant page and the "last reviewed" date is bumped.
Disclaimer
mots-c.com is for education only. Nothing on this site is medical advice. Speak to a licensed clinician before starting any peptide protocol.
How we handle medical claims
MOTS-c sits at the intersection of metabolic medicine, exercise physiology, and longevity research — fields where overstatement is common. Three rules keep our coverage honest:
- Species labelling. We say "in mice" or "in humans" in the same sentence as the result — never just "MOTS-c improves X".
- Effect size, not direction. "Improved insulin sensitivity" is not enough. We try to give a sense of magnitude where the source data supports it.
- Limits of inference. Correlational human findings (e.g. lower MOTS-c in diabetes) are reported as associations, not causes.
What we cite
- Peer-reviewed primary research, prioritized over reviews.
- Indexed in PubMed or major journal databases.
- Published by groups with an established mitochondrial-biology track record where possible.
- We avoid unindexed preprints unless the topic has no peer-reviewed coverage yet.