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MOTS-c
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Lyophilized Peptide

MOTS-c 10mg

MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c) is a mitochondria-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA of mitochondrial DNA. Discovered in 2015, MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid peptide that translocates to the nucleus upon metabolic stress and functions as a mitochondrial signaling molecule. It activates the AMPK pathway and regulates nuclear gene expression involved in substrate handling, insulin signaling, and cellular stress adaptation. MOTS-c levels declined with age in mouse tissues, making it a subject of metabolic-pathway and aging research. Supplied strictly for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Not for human or animal use.

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  • Reported measurements · lot MOT-20260828-01Bioviridian Inc. · COA8898: purity 99.84%; content 10.74 mg.
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Batch #

MOT-20260828-01

Tested

2026-09-08

Purity

99.84%

Method

RP-HPLC (214 nm)

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Mechanism of Action

MOTS-c activates AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) by inhibiting the folate cycle and de novo purine synthesis, leading to AICAR accumulation. Nuclear translocation of MOTS-c enables direct interaction with transcription factors governing antioxidant response elements (ARE) and stress-response genes.

Properties

CAS Number

1627580-64-6

Molecular Formula

C₁₀₁H₁₅₂N₂₈O₂₂S₂

Molecular Weight

2174.6 Da

Sequence

MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR

Half-Life

Not established

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C. Reconstituted at 2-8°C, use within 14 days.

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  • Independently tested by Bioviridian Inc. — identity by LC-MS/MS, purity by RP-HPLC (214 nm).
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Research Applications

1AMPK activation and substrate-handling studies
2Insulin-resistance and type 2 diabetes models
3Mitochondrial-nuclear retrograde signaling research
4Age-related metabolic-pathway characterization
5Exercise adaptation and muscle metabolism studies

References & Citations

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Mitochondrially derived peptides as novel regulators of metabolism

Kim SJ, Xiao J, Wan J, et al.

J Physiol (2017)PMID: 28574175 DOI

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This product is intended strictly for in-vitro research, educational, and laboratory use. Not for human consumption. The information provided is based on published research and does not constitute medical advice.

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A published identity, mechanism, and bibliography record corresponds to this catalog entry.

Research reference: MOTS-c

More references from the Research Library (3)

Further papers cited in the Library's MOTS-c record, each checked against PubMed. They describe the compound in research settings and are not statements about this product. See the full record for its identity, structure and complete bibliography.

  1. The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistance.

    Lee C, Zeng J, Drew BG, et al.

    Cell metabolism (2015)In vitro · AnimalPMID 25738459
  2. The Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide MOTS-c Translocates to the Nucleus to Regulate Nuclear Gene Expression in Response to Metabolic Stress.

    Kim KH, Son JM, Benayoun BA, et al.

    Cell metabolism (2018)In vitroPMID 29983246
  3. AMPK: guardian of metabolism and mitochondrial homeostasis.

    Herzig S, Shaw RJ

    Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology (2017)Review articlePMID 28974774