Direct comparison
MOTS-c vs Epithalon
How MOTS-c and Epithalon compare on mechanism, evidence and legal status — factual, no recommendations.
| MOTS-c | Epithalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Other | Other |
| Evidence level | preclinical | preclinical |
| Legal status (DE) | unclassified | unclassified |
| WADA-listed | No | No |
| Molar mass | 2174.6 Da | 390.35 Da |
| Studies cited | 3 | 3 |
| Research areas | Anti-aging, Metabolism | Anti-aging |
MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded in the mitochondrial genome — one of few known peptides of mitochondrial origin.
Full MOTS-c profileEpithalon
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) isolated by Vladimir Khavinson at the St Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology from the pineal gland.
Full Epithalon profileImportant notice
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