MOTS-c

Price range: $100.00 through $200.00

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Description

A single-component research material supplied for controlled research environments. Suitable for studies involving mitochondrial-derived peptide characterization and method development in model systems.


Composition

• MOTS-c
Appearance: Lyophilized powder in a sealed research vial


Research Focus (non-clinical)

• Peptide identity and purity assessment via HPLC/LC-MS
• Assay development and calibration for quantitative analysis of mitochondrial-related pathways
• Chromatographic method optimization for impurity profiling and peak resolution
• Stability characterization of a lyophilized peptide under laboratory storage conditions

For qualified research professionals and institutional laboratories. Not for human use.


Documentation & Quality Assurance

Each lot is sourced through our verified global supply chain with emphasis on traceability and quality control. We work diligently to obtain and maintain third-party analytical reports (HPLC/LC-MS) and Certificates of Analysis for each batch, as part of our ongoing quality process. These documents are reviewed internally and displayed as they become available. Independent third-party testing is also performed on select lots to confirm identity, purity, and alignment with our internal specifications.


Important Notice

This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, and must not be used for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical purposes.
This material is not a drug, medical device, or dietary supplement, and has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Quality & Manufacturing

All materials are sourced from carefully vetted domestic and international manufacturing partners who follow quality systems consistent with ISO and cGMP principles. Each supplier is reviewed for reliability, documentation integrity, and transparency in testing.

We require a verified purity of 99% or higher and perform independent third-party spot testing to confirm that select lots meet our internal standards for identity, purity, and composition. Where available, endotoxin testing results are included on Certificates of Analysis to verify laboratory purity; their inclusion is for research quality assessment only and does not imply suitability for human or veterinary use.

All research materials are sealed for integrity and packaged for stability during storage and transport from manufacturing through final delivery.

Additional information

Weight 0.2 lbs
Dosage

10mg, 40mg

Storage Instructions

All our research peptides are manufactured using a lyophilization (freeze-drying) process. This method is designed to maintain product integrity and allows vials to remain stable during shipping for approximately 3–4 months.

Once a vial is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, it should be stored in the refrigerator to help maintain stability. Under these conditions, reconstituted material is generally considered stable for up to 30 days.

Lyophilization is a dehydration technique in which compounds are frozen and then exposed to low pressure. This causes the water in the vial to sublimate directly from solid to gas, leaving behind a stable, crystalline white structure. This powder can be kept at room temperature until reconstitution.

Upon receipt, products should be stored away from heat and light. For short-term use, refrigeration at approximately 4°C (39°F) is suitable. For long-term storage (several months to years), vials may be placed in a freezer at approximately -80°C (-112°F). Freezing is the preferred method for preserving product stability over extended periods.

⚠️ Important Notice: These products are intended for research use only. Not for human consumption.

Certificate of Analysis

Every batch undergoes rigorous third-party laboratory testing to verify identity, purity (≥98%), and quality before release.

Select a product option above to view its Certificate of Analysis.

All Available COAs

Third-Party Verified ≥98% Purity HPLC & MS Tested

Research Use Only

These studies reference research-grade peptides for laboratory and scientific investigation only. Not for human consumption. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published Scientific Research

Peer-reviewed laboratory research investigating research peptides from leading scientific databases

In Vitro Study
PubMed

MOTS-c attenuates hyperoxia-induced neonatal cardiac injury by inhibiting oxeiptosis via maintaining the KEAP1-PGAM5 interaction.

Life sciences 2026

AIMS: Hyperoxia-induced oxidative stress is a primary cause of neonatal injury. Neonatal heart shows a particular susceptibility to hyperoxic toxicity, yet mechanisms and effective therapeutic strategies remain limited.

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Molecular Analysis
PubMed

Exercise-Induced Muscle-Fat Crosstalk: Molecular Mediators and Their Pharmacological Modulation for the Maintenance of Metabolic Flexibility in Aging.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) 2025

Regular physical activity induces a dynamic crosstalk between skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, modulating the key molecular pathways that underlie metabolic flexibility, mitochondrial function, and inflammation. Exercise stimulates AMPK, PGC-1α, and SIRT1 signaling, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, and autophagy, while also regulating muscle hypertrophy through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Wnt/β-catenin pathways.

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Molecular Analysis
PubMed

MOTS-c attenuates mitochondrial dysfunction induces pyroptosis and cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis via an Nrf2-Dependent Mechanism.

Free radical biology & medicine 2025

However, current research on the role of MOTS-c in osteoarthritis remains scarce, and its specific mechanism of action remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to further explore the molecular mechanisms by which MOTS-c regulates osteoarthritis.

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Molecular Analysis
PubMed

MOTS-c-modified functional self-assembly peptide hydrogels enhance the activity of nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells of intervertebral disc degeneration.

Materials today. Bio 2025

MECHANISTIC PROTECTION: MOTS-c significantly attenuated TBHP-induced NP-MSC apoptosis (Annexin V+/PI + cells reduced by 48 %, p < 0.001), senescence (SA-β-gal + cells decreased by 52 %, p < 0.005), and ROS overproduction (35 % reduction, p < 0.0001) via activation of the AMPK/SIRT1 pathway. Pharmacological inhibition of SIRT1 abolished these protective effects, confirming pathway specificity.

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In Vitro Study
PubMed

MOTS-c Promotes Glycolysis via AMPK-HIF-1α-PFKFB3 Pathway to Ameliorate Cardiopulmonary Bypass-induced Lung Injury.

American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology 2025

We investigated the protective effects of mitochondrial open reading frame of the 12S ribosomal RNA type C (MOTS-c), a mitochondrial-derived peptide, against LIRI-induced acute lung injury (ALI), emphasizing glycolytic reprogramming and ferroptosis in pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells. We hypothesized that MOTS-c exerts its protective effects by regulating glycolysis and suppressing ferroptosis via metabolic signaling pathways.

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Molecular Analysis
PubMed

Novel function of MOTS-c in mitochondrial remodelling contributes to its antiviral role during HBV infection.

Gut 2024

This study aims to explore the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of MOTS-c in HBV-related diseases and its molecular mechanism. MOTS-c was found to promote mitochondrial biogenesis and enhance the MAVS (mitochondrial antiviral signalling protein) signalling pathway.

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