Chemical identifiers
| Full name | Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA Type-C (MOTS-c) |
| Category | Synthetic mitochondrial-derived peptide (16-mer) |
| CAS number | 1627580-64-6 |
| Molecular formula | C101H152N28O22S2 |
| Molar mass | 2174.64 g/mol |
| Sequence | Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg (MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR) |
Studied in the research literature for
General topic areas this compound appears in published preclinical/animal research — not a statement of confirmed outcomes, and not applicable to human use.
- Preclinical models of metabolic regulation and insulin sensitivity
- Mitochondrial-derived peptide and cellular stress-response signaling studies
- Exercise-response and AMPK pathway research
- Age-related metabolic decline models
Storage & handling
- Store lyophilized (powder) vials at -20°C, protected from light.
- Once reconstituted for laboratory use, keep refrigerated at 2–8°C.
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can degrade peptide integrity.
- Handle in accordance with your institution's standard laboratory safety practices.
Research use only. This product is sold for laboratory research purposes only. Not a drug, dietary supplement, or cosmetic, and not intended for human or animal consumption.
