MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a research reference peptide composed of 16 amino acids. Structural class: Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP). Reported molecular weight: 2,174.6 Da. Listed for research and educational reference only.
| Also known as | Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c |
|---|---|
| Evidence level | Extensively Studied |
| Regulatory status | Research-only |
| Molecular weight | 2,174.6 Da |
| Chain length | 16 amino acids |
| Class | Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) |
| Sequence | MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR (Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg) |
| Notes | Encoded by mitochondrial DNA (MT-RNR1 gene) within the 12S rRNA |
| Updated | 2026-10-12 |
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