MOTS-c is a synthetic mitochondrial-derived peptide composed of 16 amino acids, encoded within mitochondrial DNA and involved in cellular metabolic regulation. It is commonly utilized in research settings to study energy homeostasis, metabolic signaling pathways, and mitochondrial function. Supplied by Peptico for research-use only.
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Molecular Profile
What is MOTS-C?
Scientific compound data sourced from PubChem.
Chemical Structure
PubChem CID 146675088
Type
Peptide compound
PubChem CID
146675088
CAS Number
1627580-64-6
Molecular Formula
C101H152N28O22S2
Molecular Weight
2174.60 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(4S)-4-[[(2S)-5-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl]amino]-5-carbamimidamidopentanoyl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoyl]amino]-5-[[(2S)-1-[[2-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(1S)-4-carbamimidamido-1-carboxybutyl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-5-carbamimidamido-1-oxopentan-2-yl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
InChIKey
WYTHCOXVWRKRAH-LOKRTKBUSA-N
Research
Sources & References
API results related to MOTS-C.
PubChem
Compound data
MOTS-C compound record
CID: 146675088
Formula: C101H152N28O22S2 • Molecular weight: 2174.6
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PubMed
Scientific paper
MOTS-c attenuates hyperoxia-induced neonatal cardiac injury by inhibiting oxeiptosis via maintaining the KEAP1-PGAM5 interaction.
Life sciences
Publication date: 2026 Aug 1
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PubMed
Scientific paper
LAT1-mediated delivery of engineered R13A-MOTS-c attenuates radiation-induced lung injury via Nrf2 activation and mitochondrial protection.
Redox biology
Publication date: 2026 Jul
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PubMed
Scientific paper
Mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c targets SLC7A11 to preserve spermatogenesis by suppressing ferroptosis.
Free radical biology & medicine
Publication date: 2026 Jul
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PubMed
Scientific paper
Mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c activates metabolic signaling but blunts reparative function in human mesenchymal stromal cells.
Inflammation and regeneration
Publication date: 2026 Jun 22
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PubMed
Scientific paper
Mitochondrial peptide MOTS-c suppresses systemic and cardiac inflammasome activation in a diabetic rat model.
Experimental physiology
Publication date: 2026 Jun 19
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This product is NOT for human consumption.
Supplied strictly for laboratory and analytical research use only, it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and must not be used for clinical, veterinary, or therapeutic applications.
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