What is MOTS-c used for in research?

MOTS-c is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.

How is MOTS-c purity verified?

Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.

How should MOTS-c be stored?

Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.

Who can purchase MOTS-c from Science Based Peptides?

Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.

Does Science Based Peptides ship MOTS-c in the USA?

Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.

MOTS-c research peptide - Science Based Peptides

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

Research Compounds

MOTS-c Peptide For Sale

Name: MOTS-c
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SKU: mots-c
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Mitochondrial-derived peptide for metabolic pathway research.

MOTS-c Peptide

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What is MOTS-c?

MOTS-c (MOTS-c Peptide) is offered as a research reference material for qualified analytical and in vitro laboratory workflows. Mitochondrial-derived peptide sequence for in vitro and animal metabolic pathway studies in published literature. Supplied as lyophilized research compound only. For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

How it Works

In research settings, MOTS-c is used to probe defined biological pathways under controlled laboratory conditions. Mechanistic studies typically combine receptor or cell-based assays with analytical verification of peptide identity and integrity.

Purity & Testing

98.5% minimum purity (per specification / COA for the active batch). Each lot is tied to batch documentation so researchers can align material received with COA and specification records before use in regulated workflows. Request a COA from this page if you need documentation prior to purchase.

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized material per label and COA. Solvent selection and working-solution preparation must follow institutional laboratory SOPs.

Research Overview

Mitochondrial-derived peptide for metabolic pathway research.

Specifications

Compound	MOTS-c Peptide
Presentation	5mg
CAS	1627580-64-6
Purity	98.5%
Catalog reference period	30 days

Sources & References

Peer-reviewed research

Cell Metabolism

The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance

2015 · DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2015.02.009 · PMID: 25738459

Lee C, Zeng J, Drew BG, et al.

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Nature Communications

MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasis

2021 · DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-20790-0 · PMID: 33483561

Reynolds JC, Lai RW, Woodhead JST, et al.

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Physiological Reports

MOTS-c is a regulator of plasma metabolites and enhances insulin sensitivity

2019 · DOI: 10.14814/phy2.14171 · PMID: 31293078

Kim SJ, Miller B, Mehta HH, et al.

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Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

Mitochondria-related peptide MOTS-c suppresses ovariectomy-induced bone loss via AMPK activation

2016 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2016.05.058 · PMID: 27191634

Ming W, Lu G, Xin S, et al.

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Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)

Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Progression by Attenuating USP7-Mediated LARS1 Deubiquitination

2024 · DOI: 10.1002/advs.202405620 · PMID: 39321430

Yin Y, Li Y, Ma B, et al.

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Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

The Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide MOTS-c Alleviates Radiation Pneumonitis via an Nrf2-Dependent Mechanism

2024 · DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050613 · PMID: 38790718

Zhang Y, Huang J, Zhang Y, et al.

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Pharmacological research

The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c relieves hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in gestational diabetes mellitus

2022 · DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105987 · PMID: 34798268

Yin Y, Pan Y, He J, et al.

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Frontiers in endocrinology

MOTS-c: A promising mitochondrial-derived peptide for therapeutic exploitation

2023 · DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1120533 · PMID: 36761202

Zheng Y, Wei Z, Wang T

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOTS-c used for in research?: MOTS-c is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.
How is MOTS-c purity verified?: Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.
How should MOTS-c be stored?: Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.
Who can purchase MOTS-c from Science Based Peptides?: Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.
Does Science Based Peptides ship MOTS-c in the USA?: Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.