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Lot
ML-260916
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MOTS-c Peptide

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CAS
1627580-64-6
Molecular weight
2174.6 g/mol
Form
Lyophilized powder
Purity (HPLC)
99.21% HPLC-UV
Storage
-20°C or colder
Lot / COA
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10mg
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Specifications

CAS
1627580-64-6
Molecular formula
C101H152N28O22S2
Molecular weight
2174.6 g/mol
Form
Lyophilized powder
Purity (HPLC)
99.21% HPLC-UV
Storage
-20°C or colder
Lot / COA
PubChem CID
146675088
Third-party lab tested in the USA

Certificate of Analysis

Independent analysis of this lot by Kovera Labs (HPLC-UV).

Purity
99.21%
Lot
ML-260916
Tested Most recent
Sep 2026

MOTS-c Peptide Overview

MOTS-c (sometimes written MOTS c) is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded by a short open reading frame within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene. The MOTS-c peptide has been studied in cellular and experimental models for its relationship with AMPK-associated signaling, metabolic regulation, and adaptive responses to metabolic stress.

NAD+ is a related mitochondrial and bioenergetic research material in the Medicina Labs catalog.

For the mitochondrial-derived peptide classification, see What Is MOTS-c?

History

MOTS-c was first described in 2015 following the discovery of short open reading frames encoded within mitochondrial DNA. Identified as a mitochondrial-derived peptide with signaling activity, it has since been studied for its ability to activate AMPK pathways and for its nuclear translocation under conditions of cellular stress. This discovery expanded the understanding of mitochondria as signaling organelles beyond energy production, positioning MOTS-c as a key peptide in mitochondrial biology research.

MOTS-c Structure

CAS #: 1627580-64-6
Molecular Formula: C101H152N28O22S2
Molecular Weight: 2174.6 g/mol
PubChem ID: 146675088

Research Findings

MOTS-c has been studied in mitochondrial, molecular, and systemic models, with research highlighting its role in mitochondrial function, AMPK pathway activation, and signaling dynamics. Studies also report activity in substrate utilization, downstream markers, and molecular stress responses in preclinical settings.

Key Areas of Research:

  • Mitochondrial: AMPK, signaling, pathway dynamics
  • Molecular: Mitochondrial function, stress response, remodeling
  • Systemic: Signaling, nuclear translocation, viability

Together, these findings suggest broad experimental potential for MOTS-c across mitochondrial, molecular, and systemic pathways. By engaging mitochondrial biology and modulating AMPK and stress response pathways, MOTS-c provides a versatile platform for research into pathway characterization, molecular dynamics, and mitochondrial–nuclear communication in laboratory settings.

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