MOTS-C — 40 mg Ships from Ireland
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MOTS-C

Often studied for
Energy metabolismBlood sugarExercise-related pathways

MOTS-c is a small peptide the body produces naturally, studied for its role in energy and metabolism-related research. It's of particular interest because levels appear to rise during exercise. Supplied as a freeze-dried powder for laboratory research use only.

Lab Tested · 40 mg

Certificate of Analysis available

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Preparation Essentials
Bacteriostatic Water
Bacteriostatic Water

Commonly used to prepare freeze-dried peptide products.

€5
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Research Starter Pack
Research Starter Pack

Five 1 ml insulin-style syringes (32G, 8mm) with alcohol prep wipes, for preparing research peptide solutions.

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Storage & Preparation

Before mixing

Keep sealed, cool, dry and away from direct light.

Refrigerate or freeze for longer-term storage. Brief periods at room temperature, including during delivery, are generally not a concern.

After mixing

Refrigerate at 2–8°C and protect from light.

Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Stability varies by compound, so follow any product-specific guidance.

Preparing the vial

Preparation solution is not included and must be purchased separately. Add the appropriate solution slowly against the inside wall of the vial, then gently swirl until dissolved. Do not shake.

Preparation solution: Bacteriostatic water

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Research Information

What Is MOTS-c?

MOTS-c is an investigational peptide currently being studied for energy and metabolism in laboratory research. It is supplied as a freeze-dried powder.

Why Is It Being Researched?

MOTS-c is naturally produced by mitochondria, the energy-producing part of cells. Researchers are interested in it because blood levels appear to rise during exercise, suggesting a possible natural role in the body's metabolic response to activity.

MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded within mitochondrial DNA. Preclinical research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, found that MOTS-c activates AMPK — a key cellular energy sensor — and affects glucose uptake in skeletal muscle in mouse studies, which is why it's sometimes described as an "exercise mimetic" in the research literature. Most of this evidence comes from mouse studies; human data is currently limited to observations that circulating MOTS-c rises during exercise, not controlled administration trials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's different about MOTS-c compared to SLU-PP-332?

Both are studied as "exercise mimetic" compounds, but MOTS-c is a naturally occurring mitochondrial peptide that activates AMPK, while SLU-PP-332 is synthetic and activates a different set of receptors (ERRs).

Has MOTS-c been tested in humans?

Most published research is from mouse studies. In humans, researchers have observed natural MOTS-c levels rise during exercise, but that's different from controlled trials of the peptide itself.

How can I verify this batch's test results?

Tested variants display their available purity and measured-content results on the product page, together with a link to the corresponding Certificate of Analysis where available.

For research use only.

Our products are supplied for laboratory and in-vitro research and are not intended for human or veterinary use. By ordering, you confirm you're a qualified researcher and will handle the material responsibly.