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¹Équipe d'Accueil (EA 7460), physiopathologie et épidémiologie cérébro-cardiovasculaires (PEC2), faculté des sciences de santé, université de Bourgogne-Franche Comté, 21000 Dijon, France.

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Mitochondrial-derived peptides are new biomarkers for tissue metabolism disturbance and cardiometabolic disease. These peptides also hold therapeutic potential for various conditions.

Keywords:

Biomarkers Biomarqueurs Cardiometabolic Cardiométabolique Humanin Humanine Mitochondrial-derived-peptides Oxidative stress Peptides mitochondriaux Stress oxydatif

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Metabolic Research

Background:

Mitochondria are crucial for cellular energy and function, influencing processes like apoptosis and oxidative stress.
Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to cardiometabolic diseases.
Mitochondria produce peptides that regulate cellular stress responses.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of mitochondrial-derived peptides as emerging biomarkers for metabolic disturbances.
To explore the therapeutic applications of these peptides.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on mitochondrial-derived peptides.
Analysis of peptide functions in metabolism, stress response, and disease.
Evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic potential.

Main Results:

Mitochondrial-derived peptides, including humanin and MOTS-c, regulate metabolism and offer cytoprotective effects.
These peptides act as biomarkers for mitochondrial function and cardiometabolic dysfunction.
Circulating levels of these peptides can aid in diagnosing metabolic issues.

Conclusions:

Mitochondrial-derived peptides are promising biomarkers for assessing tissue metabolism and cardiometabolic health.
These peptides present potential therapeutic strategies for metabolic and related diseases.