MOTS-c
MOTS-c research compound. Supplied as a lyophilized peptide reference material for laboratory research applications.
This product is purity-tested for compound identity and is intended for in vitro experimentation, analytical reference, or scientific characterization studies.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
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Product Details
Characteristics
| Molecular Formula | C101H152N28O22S2 |
| CAS Number | 1627580-64-6 |
| Molar Mass | 2174.6 g/mol |
| Amino Acid Sequence | H-Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg-OH |
| Synonyms | Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c, MOTS-c peptide, Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Organoleptic Profile | White to off-white powder |
| Composition | Lyophilized powder |
How is MOTS-c Used in Research?
MOTS-c is studied in laboratory and preclinical research as a model peptide for investigating mitochondrial and cellular pathways. Typical research applications include:
- Testing mitochondrial responses: Researchers measure respiration, ATP production, and other energy-related outputs.
- Cell-based assays: Monitoring how cells react to controlled stressors or metabolic challenges.
- Experimental modeling: Applying MOTS-c in vitro or in vivo to observe pathway interactions under precise conditions.
Areas of Study
MOTS-c research spans multiple scientific disciplines:
- Metabolic pathway research: Studies investigate how MOTS-c interacts with molecular pathways involved in energy regulation, glucose metabolism, and lipid signaling in experimental models.
- Mitochondrial biology: Laboratory experiments examine mitochondrial function, dynamics, and respiration to understand cellular energy processes.
- Cell stress and cytoprotection research: Researchers explore how cells respond to oxidative stress and other controlled stressors in the presence of MOTS-c.
- Exercise and muscle metabolism studies: Mechanistic studies assess skeletal muscle adaptation and energy pathways in experimental settings.
- Age-related cellular studies: MOTS-c is studied in models of age-related cellular changes and mitochondrial function.
- Inflammatory signaling: Some preclinical work investigates how MOTS-c interacts with pathways linked to cellular signaling and inflammation under laboratory conditions.
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