MOTS-C — 10mg

What Is MOTS-C?

MOTS-C is a mitochondria-derived peptide that plays a role in cellular metabolic signaling. Unlike most peptides encoded by nuclear DNA, MOTS-C is encoded within the mitochondrial genome, making it part of a small class of molecules known as mitochondria-derived peptides (MDPs).

Mitochondria are responsible for producing cellular energy in the form of ATP, and they also participate in numerous signaling pathways that regulate metabolism and stress response mechanisms. Researchers believe mitochondria-derived peptides may function as signaling molecules that help coordinate communication between mitochondria and the cell nucleus.

MOTS-C has therefore become an area of interest in research related to metabolic physiology, mitochondrial biology, and cellular stress adaptation.

Quick Facts

Peptide Name	MOTS-C
Peptide Class	Mitochondria-Derived Peptide
Amino Acid Length	16 amino acids
Molecular Weight	~2174 Daltons
Origin	Encoded by mitochondrial DNA
Research Focus	Metabolic regulation and mitochondrial signaling

Mechanism of Action (Research Understanding)

Research suggests that MOTS-C may influence metabolic signaling pathways involved in energy regulation.

Studies indicate the peptide may interact with pathways associated with:

• AMPK metabolic signaling • cellular stress response mechanisms • mitochondrial-nuclear communication
• [Study reference: Cell Metabolism, 2015]

Areas of Scientific Research

Mitochondrial Biology

Scientists study how mitochondria-derived peptides regulate cellular metabolism.

• Metabolic Regulation

Research investigates how mitochondrial signaling influences metabolic physiology.

Exercise Physiology

Some studies explore how mitochondrial peptides participate in metabolic adaptation.

Aging Biology

Because mitochondrial function is associated with aging processes, MOTS-C has become an area of interest in longevity research.