MOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for cellular energy balance and stress signaling.
WHAT IS IT?
MOTS-c is a small peptide encoded by your mitochondria, the parts of the cell that generate energy. It helps the cell respond to metabolic stress.
WHY ARE PEOPLE INTERESTED?
It's studied in cellular energy and longevity research — how cells balance energy, regulate folate metabolism, and switch on survival signals under stress.
WHAT HAS RESEARCH SHOWN?
Animal studies showed it prevented diet-driven weight gain and improved exercise capacity. No human benefits are established.
Distinguishes established clinical findings from early human trials, animal experiments, or laboratory cell culture findings. No human dosing, injection instructions, or treatment recommendations are provided.
FDA STATUS
MOTS-c is an investigational mitochondrial peptide. It is not approved by the FDA for medical or anti-aging use.
BBOHC LABS research reagents are non-clinical materials. An FDA approval for a finished medicine containing the same active ingredient does not imply that BBOHC's investigational research vial is FDA-approved.
Known risks & handling
Alters intracellular folate metabolism in cell-culture assays.
Supporting references
- Lee C et al. The mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c. Cell Metab. 2015.
Specific citations are provided for literature context. Product purity & lot verification documentation available on request.
Research use only
This material is not intended for human, veterinary, or consumer use and is not represented as a drug, supplement, or therapeutic product. No pricing, add-to-cart, or checkout is available. All requests are reviewed manually by a BBOHC representative; submission of an inquiry is not an accepted order.
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Draft — pending verification
- Molecular weight
- 2174.60 g/mol
- CAS number
- 1627580-64-6
- Molecular formula
- C₁₀₁H₁₅₂N₂∯O₂₂S₂
- Package size
- 5 mg / 10 mg (research grade)
- Lot number
- LOT-BBOHC-MOTS-2026Apending
- Verified purity
- Specification pending — analytical CoA available on requestpending
- Appearance
- Lyophilized white powder.pending
Available documents
- Certificate of Analysis (draft)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Lot traceability
CoA on request
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