Research-use material
Metabolic & PerformanceMOTS-C10mg
$69
A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic stress, cellular energy, exercise, and aging models.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.
Research overview
MOTS-C is a mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome, which makes it part of a newer class of molecules studied as signals from the cell's energy system. Its research profile sits at the intersection of metabolism, cellular stress response, and aging biology.
Research centers on AMPK, a major energy-sensing pathway, along with links to skeletal muscle, glucose handling, metabolic flexibility, and exercise physiology. Studies have also looked at how endogenous MOTS-C changes in response to physical stress and age-related decline.
The strongest early findings come from cell and animal models, with human research focused mainly on endogenous MOTS-C behavior rather than broad controlled use of the peptide itself. That keeps the broader research picture promising but investigational.
Storage quick reference
Protect from light. Keep all vials and bacteriostatic water away from direct sunlight and minimize other light exposure.