Cellular Energy & Mitochondrial Research

MOTS-c

Name: MOTS-c
Brand: Elite Bioscience
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

10mg

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolic-homeostasis research.

MOTS-c is a mitochondria-encoded signaling peptide, studied for its relationship to metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and exercise-signaling pathways.

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All products are sold for laboratory or analytical research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Elite Bioscience is a research-grade supplier and not a compounding pharmacy or 503A/503B outsourcing facility under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What it supports

Built for your research

A clear look at what this compound is here to support — in plain language, no hype.

Mitochondrial-signaling research

Encoded by the mitochondrial genome and studied as a signaling compound.

Metabolic-homeostasis context

Associated with insulin sensitivity and AMPK activation in preclinical models.

Steady-energy research

Studied for sustained metabolic signaling rather than stimulant output.

Preclinical-heavy literature

Most research to date is in cellular and animal models.

How it's thought to work

The science, plainly

Emerging science suggests how this compound relates to your body's own pathways. We share it for context — not as a promise.

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A mitochondrial signal

Encoded by the mitochondrial genome and acts as a signaling compound.

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Linked to AMPK

Research ties it to AMPK, a key metabolic-sensing pathway.

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Preclinical-heavy science

Most research to date is preclinical; human data is still emerging.

Handling & storage

Research application notes

How this compound is supplied and handled for laboratory research use.

Supplied as lyophilized powder for laboratory reconstitution with bacteriostatic water.
Store cold and protected from light; handle aseptically once reconstituted.
Intended for in vitro and laboratory research applications only — not for human use.
Confirm fit for your research application with a specialist in the first chat.

MOTS-c — laboratory research application

Selected research

Emerging science in this area

A few peer-reviewed studies that explore the compound this product is built around. We share these for context and curiosity — not as claims about what this product will do for you.

The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistanceCell Metabolism, 2015. Lee et al. · 2015This foundational study identified MOTS-c as a mitochondria-encoded signaling compound that activates AMPK and, in preclinical models, improved insulin sensitivity and resisted diet-induced weight gain. Emerging science suggests MOTS-c may play a role in metabolic regulation. View on PubMed

Mitochondria-derived peptide MOTS-c: effects and mechanisms related to stress, metabolism and agingJournal of Translational Medicine, 2023. Wan et al. · 2023A review summarizing MOTS-c's cellular signaling pathways, including its stress-response and metabolic effects across preclinical models. Early research highlights MOTS-c as a candidate of interest in aging and metabolic health. View on PubMed

Educational use

These studies are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. They explore the active compound this product is built around, not this specific product. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For research use only.

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Certificate of Analysis

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Good questions

What people ask first

Is MOTS-c well characterized in the literature?

Most of the research is preclinical so far. We'll be straight with you about what's established and what's still emerging.

How is it different from NAD+?

Both are studied in cellular-energy research, but MOTS-c is a mitochondrial signal while NAD+ is a coenzyme. Some researchers source both — we'll discuss fit in the chat.

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What if it isn't right for my research?

If a product isn't a fit for your research application, we'll say so and point you to what is. You're never committed by starting a chat, and every order is sold for laboratory and analytical research use only.