MOTS-C vs SS-31 (Elamipretide) vs Humanin
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| Field | MOTS-C | SS-31 (Elamipretide) | Humanin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptor target | AMPK activation (mitochondrial-derived peptide) | Cardiolipin (inner mitochondrial membrane) | FPR2 / FPRL-1 / CNTFR (apoptosis inhibition) |
| Mechanism class | mitochondrial | mitochondrial | mitochondrial |
| Half-life | ~1 hour (circulating); longer intracellular effects | ~2 hours | ~1 hour |
| Typical dose | 5–10 mg weekly SC | 1–5 mg daily SC | 5–10 mg weekly SC (research) |
| Sequence length | 16 residues | 4 residues | 24 residues |
| Best-price vendor | Glacier Aminos → $47.99 (20mg) — $2.40/mg | Glacier Aminos → $27.59 (10mg) — $2.76/mg | — |
| See all vendors | /best/mots-c → | /best/ss-31 → | /best/humanin → |
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