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MOTS-C

Mitochondrial Research Peptide

Compound
MOTS-C
Category
Research Peptide
Available Variant
10mg
Research Status
Research Use Only

Overview

MOTS-C is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome. It is studied as part of the communication system linking mitochondrial activity with broader cellular and metabolic signaling.

Research interest in MOTS-C includes cellular energy metabolism, glucose metabolism, metabolic stress, skeletal-muscle biology, exercise-related physiology, and aging biology.

Research Areas

  • Mitochondrial Signaling

    MOTS-C is studied as a mitochondrial-derived signaling peptide involved in communication between mitochondrial and cellular pathways.

  • Cellular Energy & Metabolism

    Research examines its relationship with pathways involved in energy metabolism and metabolic homeostasis.

  • Glucose Metabolism

    Experimental studies have investigated MOTS-C in relation to glucose utilization and insulin sensitivity.

  • Exercise & Skeletal Muscle

    Human observational and physiology research has found that endogenous MOTS-C levels respond to exercise, while experimental models have examined skeletal-muscle metabolism and physical capacity.

  • Metabolic Stress & Aging

    MOTS-C has also been studied in cellular stress responses and age-related metabolic biology.

How It Is Being Studied

Much of the intervention research involving MOTS-C comes from cell and animal models. Human research has demonstrated that naturally occurring MOTS-C responds to exercise, but this should not be confused with proof that administering experimental MOTS-C produces the same performance effects in humans.

Specifications

Catalog details for this product.

Product Name
MOTS-C
Category
Research Peptide
Variant
10mg
Form
Documentation pending
Storage
Documentation pending
Purity
Documentation pending
Intended Use
Laboratory research use only

Available Documentation

Certificates of Analysis

MOTS-C 10mg first-page preview
VerifiedFreedom Diagnostics

99.69%

Purity

Passed full QC panel

Variant
MOTS-C 10mg
Lot
G1001
Net Peptide Content
10.03 mg
Endotoxin
Passed
Heavy Metals
Passed
Lab
Freedom Diagnostics
MOTS-C 40mg first-page preview
VerifiedFreedom Diagnostics

99.71%

Purity

Passed full QC panel

Variant
MOTS-C 40mg
Lot
G4001
Net Peptide Content
42.61 mg
Endotoxin
Passed
Heavy Metals
Passed
Lab
Freedom Diagnostics

References

  • Lee et al. — MOTS-c: A Novel Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide Regulating Muscle and Fat Metabolism
  • Reynolds et al. — MOTS-c Is an Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial-Encoded Regulator of Age-Dependent Physical Decline and Muscle Homeostasis
  • Wan et al. — Mitochondria-Derived Peptide MOTS-c: Effects and Mechanisms Related to Stress, Metabolism and Aging

Available Product

MOTS-C

10mg

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