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MOTS-c vial

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MOTS-c

16-amino-acid mitochondrial peptide that activates AMPK.

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$89.99/ 5 mg vial
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For Research Use Only

MOTS-c is sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Not FDA-approved as a therapeutic. Must be 21+ and a qualified researcher to purchase. See our Disclaimer and Research Use Agreement.

Purity
≥ 99.2% HPLC
Format
Injection
Half-life
3 hours
Dose
5–10 mg every 3 days
Mechanism
AMPK activation, glucose uptake, exercise-mimetic

About MOTS-c

MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded by the 12S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA. Raises mitochondrial ATP synthesis by 1.8× and increases skeletal-muscle glucose uptake by 60%.

Reported benefits

  • Raises ATP synthesis by 1.8× in skeletal muscle
  • Increases glucose uptake by 60% via AMPK
  • Restores exercise capacity by 23% in aged subjects

Research citations

  • Lee et al. 2015 - Cell Metabolism
  • Reynolds et al. 2021 - Nature Communications

How MOTS-c fits the category

MOTS-c sits inside the Best Peptides for Energy category. For the full ranking and head-to-head comparisons, read Best Peptides for Energy.