For laboratory research use only — not for human consumption
For laboratory research use only — not for human consumption
Comparison
A neutral, structural comparison of Melanotan 2 and MOTS-c as research compounds — written for researchers evaluating the two. It describes structure and research context only; it makes no human-use, dosing, or therapeutic claim. Both are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only.
| Melanotan 2 | MOTS-c | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Cyclic α-MSH analogue | Mitochondrial-derived peptide |
| Research area | Melanocortin-receptor research | Mitochondrial-peptide research |
| CAS number | 121062-08-6 | 1627580-64-6 |
| Molecular formula | C50H69N15O9 | C101H152N28O22S2 |
| Sequence | Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2 | Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg |
| HPLC purity | 99.1% | 99% |
Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) studied in laboratory research into the melanocortin receptor system. Its cyclic structure gives it stability that makes it a common research reference in this receptor family.
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide (encoded within the mitochondrial genome) studied in laboratory research into mitochondrial and metabolic-signalling pathways. As one of the better-characterised mitochondrial-derived peptides, it is a frequent reference compound in this emerging research area.
Both compounds are supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. This comparison is structural and contextual and does not constitute advice on use.
