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MOTS-c reduced the amount of fatty acids in the muscles of immobilized mice, which may prevent harmful fat buildup.

Scientific Claim

In male C57BL/6J mice with 8 days of hindlimb cast immobilization, MOTS-c administration (15 mg/kg/day) was associated with lower skeletal muscle fatty acid levels compared to immobilized control mice.

Original Statement

skeletal muscle fatty acid levels were significantly lower in the MOTS-c-treated group than in the immobilization control group (P < 0.05) (Fig. 5, C and D).

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study is an animal cohort with no blinding confirmation, so causal language is inappropriate. The claim uses 'associated with' which correctly reflects the associative evidence.

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No contradicting evidence found