/ WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
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PEPTIDE SEQUENCE · STRUCTURE NOTE
MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR
16 amino acid mitochondrial-derived peptide, encoded within the 12S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA.
⏱ HALF-LIFE · PHARMACOKINETIC PROFILE
Mitochondrial-derived peptide (16 aa)
~2 hours
Short systemic half-life · daily dosing common in research.
Healing Peptides · RESEARCH GRADE
MOTS-c
40mg · Lyophilized Vial
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Mitochondrial-derived peptide. 40mg high-capacity research vial.
UNIT PRICE
$95 USD
≈ CA$134
Reconstitution required
This compound requires bacteriostatic water for reconstitution. Don't forget to add a 10mL vial of BAC water to your order, available in Lab Supplies.
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST YOU?
Enter your research protocol and vial quantity — see exactly how many weeks your order covers.
Each 40mg vial lasts
4 weeks
Your 40mg vial lasts
4weeks
≈ 28 days · 8.0 doses per vial
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY
Not for human consumption. Intended for laboratory and in-vitro research applications./ RESEARCH DOSSIER
Everything we know
about MOTS-c.
Direct from the research literature. Every section is sourced from peer-reviewed peptide studies and clearly labelled when effects come from animal or cell-line models.
/ 01 · WHAT WE KNOW
The background.
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded in the mitochondrial DNA. It acts as a metabolic regulator, influencing energy production, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-like effects at the cellular level.
/ 02 · WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU
What researchers study it for.
In research it is studied for improved metabolic flexibility, fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity, endurance, and healthy aging.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS · published animal & cell-model studies
- ▸Exercise-mimetic effects in animal models
- ▸Improved glucose handling in obesity research
- ▸Mitochondrial function support
Sourced from peer-reviewed research literature. Effects described are from animal & cell-line models unless otherwise noted. For research use only.
/ 03 · HOW IT WORKS
Mechanism of action.
Biological pathways identified in the research literature for MOTS-c.
AMPK pathway activation, leading to metabolic flexibility
Folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism modulation
Insulin sensitivity improvements in research models
/ 04 · OVERVIEW & CLASSIFICATION
Classification.
MOTS-c. 16-aa mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded by 12S rRNA. Researched for metabolic and exercise-mimetic pathways.
TYPE
Mitochondrial-derived peptide (16 aa)
DERIVATION
Synthetic.
STRUCTURE
MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR. Encoded within mtDNA 12S rRNA gene.
/ 05 · PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE
Pharmacology.
HALF-LIFE
~2 hours systemic
ABSORPTION
Subcutaneous
DISTRIBUTION
Crosses cell membranes; mitochondrial localization
/ 06 · DOSAGE & RECONSTITUTION
Research dosing protocols.
/ 07 · PAIRS WELL WITH
Researched stacks.
Compounds explored alongside MOTS-c in the published literature.
MOTS-c + Exercise / Caloric Deficit = amplified metabolic results · Metabolic stress = better MOTS-c signaling
MOTS-c activates AMPK and PGC-1α pathways, the same pathways triggered by exercise and caloric restriction. When the body is under mild metabolic stress (training, fasting, or diet), MOTS-c enhances mitochondrial biogenesis and fat oxidation, making the same workout or diet produce greater improvements in energy use and body composition.
/ 08 · SAFETY PROFILE
Safety notes.
- ▸Generally well-tolerated in research literature
- ▸Limited long-term safety data
- ▸Mild injection-site reactions occasionally reported
Research use only · not for human consumption · always consult published literature before designing any research protocol.