MOTS-c (Human)
Research Compound
$35
| Pack size | 1 vial, size selected above |
| Also known as | Mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S rRNA-c |
| Compound type | Mitochondrial-derived peptide (16 amino acids) |
| Sequence | MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR |
| Molecular formula | C101H152N28O22S2 |
| Molecular weight | 2174.6 g/mol |
| CAS number | 1627580-64-6 |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Purity | 99% Pure |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol. |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
This product is sold exclusively for laboratory research use by qualified professionals and institutions. It is not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and is not approved for use in humans or animals. Handling must be performed only by trained personnel in a controlled research setting.
Research overview
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded by the mitochondrial MT-RNR1 (12S rRNA) gene, described in 2015 by researchers at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. It is studied in research on mitochondrial-nuclear signaling and cellular glucose handling.
Research areas
- Mitochondrial-derived peptides
- Skeletal-muscle glucose metabolism
- Mitochondrial-nuclear signaling
Sources
Handling and storage
Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol.