MOTS-c Peptide | 10mg | Research Grade

MOTS-c UK availability is one of the most common research queries we receive — this page covers everything you need before ordering, including mechanism, purity testing, and storage guidance.

What Is MOTS-c?

MOTS-c is a peptide encoded not within the cell’s nuclear DNA, but within the mitochondrial genome — a relatively rare category of naturally occurring peptide known as a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP). This origin has made it a distinctive subject within metabolic and cellular-energy research literature.

ApexPure supplies MOTS-c 10mg as a lyophilised, research-grade compound strictly for laboratory research applications. It is studied for its interaction with cellular energy-sensing pathways, positioning it at the intersection of mitochondrial biology and metabolic research.

Research Applications

Published research has explored MOTS-c in relation to metabolic homeostasis, AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) pathway activation, and exercise-physiology models in preclinical study designs. Researchers have also examined its relationship to insulin-sensitivity research models and age-related metabolic decline in animal studies, making it a frequently referenced compound in longevity-adjacent metabolic research.

Background & Research History

MOTS-c was identified relatively recently compared with many other research peptides, as scientists began mapping the small number of peptides encoded within mitochondrial DNA rather than the nuclear genome. Its discovery opened a new area of metabolic research focused on mitochondrial-nuclear communication, and it has since attracted significant research interest across exercise physiology and cellular-ageing literature.

Purity & Third-Party Testing

Each batch undergoes independent HPLC verification confirming a minimum of 99% purity, supported by a downloadable, batch-matched Certificate of Analysis available directly from this product listing.

Reconstitution & Storage Guidelines

Keep the lyophilised vial frozen at -18°C or below and shielded from light. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8°C and use within your laboratory’s standard timeframe to preserve peptide activity and ensure reliable experimental results.

Handling Notes for Researchers

MOTS-c should be handled only by qualified laboratory personnel under controlled research conditions, following your institution’s protocols for reconstitution, handling, and safe disposal. ApexPure supplies this compound exclusively for laboratory investigation.

Why Buy MOTS-c UK From ApexPure

ApexPure was built around one standard: every batch we sell is independently tested before it reaches your laboratory, and every Certificate of Analysis is published, not hidden behind a support request. As a newer and less commonly stocked compound, MOTS-c is one where batch-to-batch consistency and verifiable testing matter even more — we apply the same independent HPLC standard here as across our entire catalogue. Orders are dispatched from the UK, so researchers avoid the customs delays and cold-chain uncertainty that come with importing from overseas suppliers. If a batch does not meet our purity threshold, it does not go on sale — that is the certification promise behind the ApexPure name. Read more about our testing process, or check our FAQ for common questions about ordering and dispatch. Our facility operates under documented quality-control procedures, with every incoming batch checked against its accompanying Certificate of Analysis before it is released into inventory. We work with independent, third-party laboratories rather than relying on internal or manufacturer-supplied test data, which is a distinction researchers increasingly look for when comparing UK suppliers. Packaging is designed to protect peptide integrity in transit, and orders are typically dispatched within one to two working days of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What research area is MOTS-c most associated with?

MOTS-c is most frequently referenced in metabolic and mitochondrial-function research literature, particularly regarding exercise physiology and insulin-sensitivity research models.

Does this product include reconstitution supplies?

Bacteriostatic water and reconstitution accessories can be added separately at checkout.

Is MOTS-c stable at room temperature?

Short-term stability at room temperature is possible for lyophilised peptides, but ApexPure recommends frozen storage at -18°C or below for optimal long-term integrity.

This product is sold strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research use only. It is not a drug, food, supplement, or cosmetic, and is not intended for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Not for use in humans or animals. Purchaser must be 18+ and confirms this material will be handled only by qualified researchers in a controlled laboratory setting, in accordance with UK law.