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MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA. Research has focused on its role in metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and AMPK activation.
Also known as: Mitochondrial ORF of 12S rRNA-c
Technical information
Molecular weight
2174.6 g/mol
Half-life
Short (~minutes, rapid tissue uptake)
Sequence
MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR
Common research doses
5-10 mg weekly (research protocols)
Research areas
Mitochondrial peptidesAMPK signalingMetabolic researchLongevity studies
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