Cellular & longevity
MOTS-C
Mitochondrial-derived peptide investigated in energy metabolism and exercise-physiology research.
- Classification
- 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide
- Supplied form
- Lyophilized powder, research vial
- Storage
- Lyophilized powder is typically stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light. Once reconstituted, solutions are generally kept refrigerated and handled under standard laboratory practice.
- Solubility
- Water soluble; prepared with sterile or bacteriostatic water.
What MOTS-C is
MOTS-C is encoded in mitochondrial DNA rather than the nuclear genome, placing it in the small family of mitochondrial-derived peptides that also includes humanin.
Research context
Investigations reference AMPK signalling, glucose utilisation, metabolic flexibility, and exercise-response models. Aging research also examines circulating levels across the lifespan.
Handling in the laboratory
Supplied as a 40mg vial of lyophilized powder for standard reconstitution workflows.
Concentration reference
Working concentration is determined solely by the solvent volume added to the vial. The Lucent Life reconstitution calculator converts vial strength and solvent volume into mg/mL and U-100 syringe units. It performs unit math only and does not recommend any dosing, administration, or frequency.
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Frequently asked
What makes a peptide 'mitochondrial-derived'?
It is transcribed from an open reading frame within mitochondrial DNA rather than from a nuclear gene.
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Research disclaimer: This page is a laboratory reference summary of published research context. Products supplied by Lucent Life are reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research only — not drugs, supplements, or products for human consumption.