Description
The MOTS c peptide is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA. Its signaling profile makes it useful in laboratory models focused on metabolic homeostasis, skeletal-muscle activity, cellular energy regulation, and stress-response pathways. MOTS c research also covers AMPK activation, folate cycle regulation, purine biosynthesis, insulin signaling, and mitochondrial-to-nuclear communication, giving the compound a distinct role in studies of cellular metabolism and adaptive responses.
MOTS c purity is important in controlled peptide research because sequence identity and contaminant levels can influence assay consistency and downstream interpretation. These characteristics position MOTS-c for experimental work examining mitochondrial signaling, metabolic regulation, and peptide-mediated cellular adaptation.
Features
- Structure: 16-amino-acid peptide
- Sequence: MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR
- Molecular Formula: C101H152N28O22S2
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 2,174.6 g/mol
- CAS Number: 1627580-64-6
Disclaimer: Supplied strictly for laboratory research. Not intended for human or veterinary administration, consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or therapeutic use.
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