A clear MOTS-c research vial on a coloured plaster ledge, with botanicals beside it

About this compound

MOTS-c is a 16-residue peptide encoded not in the nuclear genome but in mitochondrial DNA - specifically within the 12S rRNA region. It belongs to the small class of mitochondrial-derived peptides identified since 2015.

Studied in

  • AMPK signalling
  • Mitochondrial research
  • Metabolic homeostasis

Compound identity

CompoundMOTS-c
CAS number1627580-64-6
Molecular formulaC101H152N28O22S2
Molecular weight2,174.6 Da

Specifications

  • Purity method: HPLC
  • Appearance: Lyophilized powder
  • Solubility: Reconstitute per protocol; see Supplies for diluents.
  • We don't publish a purity percentage here — that figure is only meaningful tied to the lot you actually receive, so it lives on the lot certificate.

Metabolic

MOTS-c

A peptide coded by mitochondrial DNA.

What the research targets

Studied in AMPK signalling and how cells keep their energy in balance.

Research use only

Supplied to qualified professionals and institutions for laboratory research. Not a drug, supplement or cosmetic, and not for human or veterinary use. We publish no dosing or administration guidance of any kind.

Supply formats

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Single unit

One unit.

  • 10 mgVial

    PS-6963679-10-MG

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Case — 10-pack

10 of the same size, at the 10-pack price.

  • Case · 10 × 10 mg

    10-pack price — 10 × one unit, per vial.

    PS-6963679-C10-10-MG

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