hrp0089p1-p101 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity P1 | ESPE2018
Du Caiqi
, Zhang Cai
, Wu Wei
, Liang Yan
, Hou Ling
, Wang Anru
, Ning Qin
, Luo Xiaoping
Background and aims: A novel bioactive peptide, mitochondrial-derived peptide (MOTS-c), has recently attracted attention as a potential prevention or therapeutic option for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MOTS-c profiles have not yet been reported in human obesity and T2DM. We aimed to determine circulating MOTS-c levels in obesity and explore the association between MOTS-c levels and various metabolic parameters. Methods: In this case-control study, 40 obese chil...