What Is MOTS-C?
MOTS-C is a peptide encoded by mitochondrial DNA and translated in the cytoplasm. Unlike traditional nuclear-encoded peptides, MOTS-C acts as a signaling molecule linking mitochondrial function to whole-body metabolic regulation.
Mitochondrial & Metabolic Research
Research has shown that MOTS-C influences metabolic pathways related to glucose utilization, insulin sensitivity, and adaptive energy balance, making it a focal point in metabolic and exercise-related studies.
Cellular Stress Response Pathways
MOTS-C has been observed to activate cellular stress-response signaling, including pathways associated with metabolic resilience and adaptation under nutrient or energetic stress conditions.
Why Researchers Study MOTS-C
- Mitochondrial signaling and cross-talk with the nucleus
- Metabolic regulation and glucose homeostasis
- Insulin sensitivity research
- Cellular stress response pathways
- Exercise-related metabolic adaptation
Format & Storage
- Lyophilized powder
- Common vial sizes used in research: 5 mg, 10 mg
- Store in a cool, dry environment prior to reconstitution
- Refrigerate after reconstitution
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