MOTS-C
MOTS-C is a mitochondrially derived peptide composed of 16 amino acids, currently investigated for its role in the regulation of cellular metabolic processes and communication between the mitochondria and the nucleus. Being encoded within mitochondrial DNA makes it a compound of interest in advanced studies of bioenergetics and cellular adaptation, and one of the most cited reference molecules in research on retrograde mitochondrial signaling.
- 01Regulation of mitochondrial function and cellular energy production
- 02Metabolic signaling and glucose homeostasis
- 03Cellular responses to metabolic stress
- 04Mitochondria–nucleus communication
- 05Preclinical models of biological aging
- PURITY
- >99% (HPLC verified)
- FORMAT
- Lyophilized powder
- QUANTITY
- 10 mg per vial
- STORAGE
- 2–8°C, protected from light and humidity
- HANDLING
- Laboratory research use only
MOTS-C stands out for its mitochondrial genomic origin, positioning it as a relevant subject of study in the biology of aging and energy metabolism. As one of the first formally characterized mitochondrial-derived peptides, it is frequently used as a reference compound in research on retrograde signaling between mitochondria and the cell nucleus and on the metabolic adaptations triggered by cellular stress.
