MOTS-cMetabolic PeptideSafety Rating 7/10

TypeMitochondrial-derived peptide
MW2,174.6 g/mol
AAs16
Primary research areaMitochondrial research

Research-literature reference data, NOT patient instructions. Not for human use. Consult a licensed clinician for any human application.

Research dose rangeLimited clinical data; mouse studies used 0.5–15 mg/kg IPsource ↗
AdministrationSubcutaneous or intraperitoneal injection
Half-lifeNot well characterized in humans
Safety7/10 · Not FDA-approved
NCAA D1Banned

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Overview

About MOTS-c

Mechanism of action

Mitochondria-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA gene; activates AMPK; improves insulin sensitivity; enhances mitochondrial biogenesis; regulates folate cycle and purine metabolism.

Safety profile

Generally well-tolerated in early research. Possible fatigue, injection site reactions. Long-term human data limited. · Endogenous mitochondrial peptide; human study showed safety in metabolic syndrome; promising early data

Storage

Stability & handling

❄️Lyophilized (powder)−20°Cstable long-term
💉Reconstituted2–8°Cuse immediately
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Safety & Interactions

Contraindications & Drug Interactions

Research use only — not medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before using any peptide. Sources are cited where available.

ℹ NoteCaution

Limited human clinical data; long-term safety unknown.

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Research

Studies & key findings

  • Mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA gene; regulates nuclear gene expression from the mitochondria — a paradigm-shifting finding in organelle-to-nucleus communication.
  • Exercise-inducible: serum MOTS-c rises after physical activity and mediates improvements in insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis via AMPK activation.

8 peer-reviewed sources cited — clinical, preclinical, and regulatory.

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