MOTS-C

MOTS-C: a mitochondrial-derived research peptide for Australia and New Zealand

MOTS-C is a mitochondrial-derived research peptide (MDP). A peptide is a short chain of amino acids (the small units that make up proteins), and MOTS-C sits in this group because the gene that encodes it is held inside the mitochondria, the tiny structures that power each cell and keep a little DNA of their own. Its full scientific name, the Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA type-c, gives the shorthand MOTS-C. HerGlowLabs stocks MOTS-C for researchers across Australia and New Zealand as a freeze-dried (lyophilised) powder, for in-vitro (test-tube and cell) laboratory research only.

MOTS-C peptide: key points

• Compound: MOTS-C, a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP).
• Purity & testing: above 98% by HPLC (latest batch 98.1%), tested at the independent Janoshik lab, with a batch lab report (CoA).
• Form: white freeze-dried (lyophilised) powder in a sealed vial.
• Sizes: 10mg and 40mg vials, as a single vial, with a starter kit, or in a 10x bulk pack.
• Shipping: fast dispatch to Australia and New Zealand, free express over $200.
• Research use: in-vitro laboratory research only (not for human or animal use).

What is MOTS-C, and what makes it unusual?

MOTS-C is a single chain of 16 amino acids built to one fixed sequence, which makes it fully synthetic (not drawn from a plant or animal) and not a steroid. The unusual part is where its recipe is kept: nearly every peptide is coded by DNA in the cell nucleus, but MOTS-C is coded by DNA inside the mitochondria instead.

How MOTS-C is used in cell research

At the bench, MOTS-C works as a study tool, not a product for use. In cell and tissue experiments, researchers look at its mechanism, how it interacts with the AMPK pathway (AMPK, or AMP-activated protein kinase, is an enzyme that works like a fuel gauge for the cell, helping keep its energy in balance), and how readings of mitochondrial activity move alongside it. All of this stays in-vitro, never in people or animals.

Research-use-only: where MOTS-C stands

MOTS-C is an investigational research compound, meaning it is still being studied and has not been approved as a product for use. No regulator, including the TGA (Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration, the body that oversees medicines) and the FDA, has cleared it for the use described here. It is not a medicine, a supplement, a cosmetic, or a consumer product of any kind, and HerGlowLabs offers it only as raw material for laboratory research.

MOTS-C and related mitochondrial research compounds

On the HerGlowLabs site, MOTS-C sits in the Metabolic Research range as a reference research chemical. Since it is a mitochondrial peptide, researchers often line it up against other compounds tied to the mitochondria and cellular energy. Two it is frequently compared with are SS-31, a peptide that acts right at the mitochondria, and NAD+, a coenzyme (a small helper molecule) that cells rely on to produce energy. Every comparison here is in-vitro.

MOTS-C purity: HPLC testing and the lab report

Before HerGlowLabs lists a batch of MOTS-C, it is sent to Janoshik, an independent third-party laboratory. Purity is measured by HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography, a method that separates a sample so the proportion of the real compound can be read off) and comes back above 98%, with the latest batch at 98.1%. The matching lab report, or Certificate of Analysis (CoA), is posted on the HerGlowLabs lab test page and can be checked independently, so every vial can be matched to its own result before you order.

Buy MOTS-C peptide: sizes, bulk and shipping to AUS & NZ

• MOTS-C peptide for sale: order online from HerGlowLabs, an Australian-owned supplier that ships to both Australia and New Zealand.
• Start with a single 10mg or 40mg vial, or add a starter kit that bundles the basic reconstitution supplies.
• For bigger research runs, the 10x MOTS-C pack holds ten vials and cuts the cost per vial.
• Orders placed before 12pm AEST are dispatched the same business day by tracked express post; express shipping is free on orders over $200, and each order includes its batch lab report (CoA).

Storing MOTS-C and preparing it for use

• Keep sealed vials below 25°C for short-term storage, or at about -20°C (a standard freezer) for the long term, and out of the light.
• To prepare a vial, reconstitute it (bring the dry powder back into liquid) using sterile or bacteriostatic water (water with an added preservative that slows bacterial growth).
• Refrigerate the mixed solution and use it within a few weeks, and limit freeze-thaw cycles, because repeated freezing and thawing can degrade the peptide.

MOTS-C technical profile

MOTS-C: questions researchers ask

What is MOTS-C?

MOTS-C is a synthetic research peptide and one of the mitochondrial-derived peptides, so the gene behind it sits in mitochondrial DNA rather than the nucleus. It is a 16-amino-acid chain, and HerGlowLabs supplies it as a freeze-dried powder for in-vitro research.

What is MOTS-C used for in the lab?

Researchers use MOTS-C as a reference compound when studying cellular energy and the mitochondria, usually alongside related compounds for comparison. This is strictly cell-model (in-vitro) work and never involves people or animals.

Is MOTS-C a peptide or a steroid?

A peptide. It is a 16-amino-acid chain made to a set sequence, and it is not a steroid; peptides and steroids are built and behave very differently.

How does MOTS-C work in research?

Cell-model studies follow its mechanism, looking at how it interacts with the AMPK energy pathway and how markers of mitochondrial activity respond. These are in-vitro observations only, not effects in a living body.

How pure is HerGlowLabs MOTS-C, and is there a lab report?

The latest batch came back at 98.1% purity by HPLC (above 98%), tested at the independent Janoshik lab. The batch lab report (Certificate of Analysis) is on the HerGlowLabs lab test page and ships with your order.

How do I store and reconstitute MOTS-C?

Keep sealed vials below 25°C short-term or near -20°C for longer. Reconstitute with sterile or bacteriostatic water, keep the solution chilled, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Can I buy MOTS-C in Australia and New Zealand, and what sizes are there?

Yes. HerGlowLabs sells MOTS-C online and ships to both Australia and New Zealand, in 10mg and 40mg vials, as single vials, with a starter kit, or in a 10x bulk pack.

Is MOTS-C approved for human or medical use?

No. MOTS-C is an investigational research compound, not approved by the TGA or FDA for the use sold here, and it must never be used in humans or animals.

Disclaimer: HerGlowLabs supplies MOTS-C for in-vitro laboratory research only. It is not a medicine, supplement, or cosmetic, and it is not intended for human or animal use. By placing an order, you confirm you are a qualified researcher and that you will handle and use the product in line with all applicable laws.