correlational
Analysis v1
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MOTS-c helps pancreatic cells produce more energy through their mitochondria.
Scientific Claim
MOTS-c treatment in pancreatic islet cells is associated with increased mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation activity.
Original Statement
“MOTS-c treatment, either alone or in combination with exendin-4, upregulated mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), measured by oxygen consumption rate (OCR) levels (Fig. 2i).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
overstated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study used 'upregulated' which implies causation, but the design lacks randomization/blinding confirmation. Corrected to 'associated with' to reflect observational association.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Mitochondrial-encoded peptide MOTS-c prevents pancreatic islet cell senescence to delay diabetes
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
2025 AugContradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found