Source comparison
MOTS-c vs MOTSc: Detailed Comparison
To eliminate any remaining ambiguity, here's a side-by-side breakdown of the claimed differences and the biochemical reality: Amino Acid Sequence Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg Identical 16-residue sequence. No structural varia
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- To eliminate any remaining ambiguity, here's a side-by-side breakdown of the claimed differences and the biochemical reality:
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg
- Identical 16-residue sequence. No structural variation
- Molecular Weight
- 1,770.1 Da
- Same molecular mass confirms identical composition
- Mechanism of Action
- AMPK activation, GLUT4 translocation, mitochondrial biogenesis
- Same metabolic pathway engagement
- Half-Life in Circulation
- Approximately 2–4 hours
- Both require frequent dosing to maintain plasma levels
- Primary Research Application
- Metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, longevity research
- Used interchangeably across research protocols
- Synthesis Method
- Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS)
- Production method unchanged. Name doesn't dictate synthesis
- Supplier Variations
- Hyphenated format preferred by academic sources
- Non-hyphenated format common in commercial catalogs
- Cosmetic difference in product labeling only