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FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the Twelve S rRNA-c) is a synthetic 16-amino acid peptide encoded in the mitochondrial genome. With the molecular formula C₁₀₁H₁₅₂N₂₈O₂₂S₂ and a molecular weight of 2174.6 g/mol (CAS: 1627580-64-6), MOTS-c represents a unique mitochondrial-derived peptide with metabolic regulatory functions.
MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR| CAS Number | 1627580-64-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C100H152N28O22S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 2174.59 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | −20°C · Lyophilized |
| Shipping | Insulated packaging |
Lee et al. (2015) discovered MOTS-c and characterized its role in metabolic regulation and AMPK activation in skeletal muscle cells (PMID: 26546794).
PMID: 26546794VERIFY PMIDReynolds et al. (2016) investigated MOTS-c's effects on FGF21 expression and metabolic signaling in adipocyte cultures (PMID: 27304508).
PMID: 27304508VERIFY PMIDMOTS-c activates AMPK signaling, influencing cellular energy metabolism in muscle and fat cell models (PMID: 26546794).
Research indicates MOTS-c increases FGF21 expression, affecting metabolic gene networks in adipose tissue cultures (PMID: 27304508).
Research Use Only
All compounds are sold strictly for laboratory research use. Not for human or animal consumption. These products are not drugs, supplements, or food. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Must be 21+ to purchase. This compound is intended exclusively for in vitro laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
