MOTS-c

Mitochondrial peptidesCAS 1627580-64-6

Identity

MOTS-c is a 16 amino acid peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, within the 12S rRNA gene. It belongs to the group of mitochondrial derived peptides, first described in 2015.

Structure

Sequence MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR. Molecular formula C101H152N28O22S2, molar mass 2174.6 g/mol. CAS 1627580-64-6.

Regulatory status

Not authorised as a medicinal product in the EU or the US.

Handling

White lyophilised powder. Store at 2 to 8 °C (refrigerated), protected from light. Supplied with bacteriostatic water.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.