MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide that has attracted significant interest in metabolic research. This article explains what mitochondrial-derived peptides are and the research around MOTS-c.
What are mitochondrial-derived peptides?
Mitochondria are the energy-producing structures within cells. Mitochondrial-derived peptides are short peptides encoded within the mitochondrial genome itself — a relatively recent and active area of research.
MOTS-c
MOTS-c is encoded within the 12S ribosomal RNA region of the mitochondrial genome. In published laboratory research it has been studied as a systemic metabolic signalling peptide.
Areas of research
Research involving MOTS-c has examined cellular energy-regulation pathways, including AMPK-pathway signalling and metabolic homeostasis in cell and animal models.
Specifications
Our MOTS-c is supplied as a lyophilised powder at 99%+ purity with a Certificate of Analysis per batch.
⚖ Supplied for laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.