Glutathione vs MOTS-c
Two mitochondrial and cofactor compounds, compared by what each molecule is: class, length, mass, origin and what it binds, side by side. Nothing here compares what either one does.
Specification
Side by side
| Glutathione | MOTS-c | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Endogenous tripeptide thiol | Mitochondrial-derived peptide |
| Residues | 3 | 16 |
| Molecular formula | C10H17N3O6S | |
| Molecular weight | 307.32 g/mol g/mol | |
| Sizes | 1200 mg, 1500 mg | 10 mg, 40 mg |
Origin and target
Where each one comes from, and what it binds
Glutathione
Origin. The tripeptide gamma-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine, present in most cells.
Target. A thiol-bearing tripeptide, cycling between reduced and oxidized disulfide forms.
Full referenceMOTS-c
Origin. A 16-residue peptide encoded within the mitochondrial 12S ribosomal RNA gene rather than the nuclear genome.
Target. One of the mitochondrial-derived peptides, a class defined by being encoded in mitochondrial DNA.
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Each one on its own page
Handling
The same for both
Both ship as freeze-dried powder, both mix with bacteriostatic water the same way, and both are stored at minus 20 C out of the light until then. What differs is which breakdown route each sequence is prone to, and the stability guide shows how to read that from the amino acids.
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Documentation
Both tested, both certificates published
Whichever you order, the latest lab certificate is on its product page.