MOTS-c
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99.8% — exceeds 99.00% minimum spec
- Batch
- MS-202607-001
- Test date
- July 23, 2026
- Method
- HPLC + MS
- Lab
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Bioviridian
College Station, TX
Description
MOTS-c
MOTS-c – 10mg & 40mg (Lyophilized Peptide) – For Research Use Only
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded by the mitochondrial genome, studied for its potential role in metabolic pathway regulation, energy homeostasis, and cellular signaling. Research has explored its activity in glucose metabolism, insulin signaling pathways, and mitochondrial function in controlled laboratory environments. Its origin within the mitochondrial genome makes it a subject of significant interest in studies on mitochondrial biology and cellular energy regulation.
Product Details:
- Peptide: MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c)
- Purity: >98%
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Quantity: 10mg or 40mg per vial
- Storage: Store at -4°F (-20°C). After reconstitution, refrigerate at 36–46°F (2–8°C) and use within 30 days.
- Grade: For research purposes only. Not for human consumption or therapeutic applications.
Potential Research Applications:
- Glucose metabolism and insulin signaling pathway studies
- Mitochondrial function and cellular energy regulation research
- Metabolic pathway modulation and energy homeostasis models
- Mitochondrial-derived peptide activity and cellular signaling investigations
For laboratory research use only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
MOTS-c Peptide​ Details
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome (specifically the 12S rRNA region), making it one of a small class of "mitochondrial-derived peptides" discovered through genomic research rather than classical protein prediction. Unlike nuclear-encoded metabolic hormones, MOTS-c appears to act as a direct signal from mitochondria to the nucleus, a communication axis researchers term "mitochondrial-nuclear retrograde signaling." Studies have focused on its ability to activate AMPK (5' AMP-activated protein kinase), a master regulator of cellular energy balance, and its downstream effects on glucose uptake, insulin sensitivity, and fatty-acid oxidation. Exercise physiology research has additionally explored circulating MOTS-c levels as a biomarker of physical exertion and mitochondrial capacity, fueling interest in the peptide's potential relevance to metabolic health and age-related decline in mitochondrial function.
Mots-c peptide​ Scientific Research
1. AMPK Activation & Metabolic Regulation
MOTS-c has been shown in preclinical studies to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a master regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. AMPK activation helps promote glucose uptake, lipid oxidation, and improved mitochondrial efficiency in both in-vitro and in-vivo models.
2. Mitochondrial–Nuclear Signaling
MOTS-c is reported to translocate from mitochondria to the nucleus under stress conditions, influencing nuclear gene expression linked to metabolic regulation. This mitochondrial-nuclear crosstalk is a growing area of research in aging biology and cellular adaptation.
3. Stress Resistance & Longevity Pathways
Studies suggest MOTS-c enhances cellular resistance to metabolic stress by regulating redox balance, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, and modulating stress-adaptive genes. It has been explored in models evaluating lifespan, exercise performance, and oxidative stress responses.
4. Obesity & Insulin Sensitivity Models
Preclinical studies have used MOTS-c in obesity and glucose metabolism models to examine its potential in modulating insulin sensitivity, weight regulation, and lipid metabolism. Results highlight its relevance in diabetes and metabolic disease frameworks.
5. Molecular Biomarker Profiling
Researchers use MOTS-c to analyze gene expression changes in metabolic pathways, focusing on AMPK targets, sirtuins, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial dynamics proteins (e.g., PGC-1α, NRF1, TFAM) across tissues such as liver, muscle, and adipose.
Article Titles & Journals
- Exercise-Induced Muscle-Fat Crosstalk: Molecular Mediators and Their Pharmacological Modul
- Mitochondria-derived peptide MOTS-c: effects and mechanisms related to stress, metabolism
- Circulating levels of MOTS-c in patients with breast cancer treated with metformin.
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Handled correctly, stability holds
All peptides are supplied as sterile, lyophilized powder and are stable when handled correctly.
Store vials in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
For optimal longevity, keep lyophilized peptides refrigerated to help maintain integrity.
Use an appropriate research diluent (for example, BAC water). Store the reconstituted solution in the refrigerator and use within 20–30 days for best stability.
Minimize exposure to moisture and repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Follow your institution's safety procedures when handling research materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
PRODUCT & PURITY
This product is offered for laboratory and research use only. It is not intended for human consumption, medical use, therapeutic use, or veterinary use.
Yes, all of our products are sterile and sealed with a sterility plug and safety cap.
Our products undergo quality control internally at our lab and then 3rd party tested at Bioviridian (at their Texas facility) prior to shipment. All of our COA's are then posted on our site immediately upon receipt.
99% or higher. Period. The expected purity is listed on the individual product page or Certificate of Analysis, when available.
No. We are a manufacturing company and because these products are sold for research purposes only, we do not provide dosing, administration, or medical-use guidance.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, these products are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for therapeutic or diagnostic use.
STORAGE & STABILITY
As a lyophilized powder, peptides are stable. Delays in shipments up to 7 days will have zero to minimal impact on efficacy of peptides. Most precautionary efforts must be made to maintain temperature consistency once reconstituted.
Store the product according to the storage recommendations provided on the label or accompanying documentation in your shipment. Proper storage helps maintain product integrity during its shelf life. Most peptides have an expiration date of 2 years if kept unreconstituted (lyophilized powder).
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AVAILABILITY
We aim to make batch-level documentation available whenever possible. Our goal is to expand COA access across the full catalog as production capacity grows.
All products are for laboratory research use only and are not intended for human consumption.
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