{"product_id":"mots-c-20mg","title":"MOTS-c 20mg — Research Peptide","description":"\u003cp class=\"merit-mono-label\"\u003eCELLULAR RENEWAL · RESEARCH USE ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"merit-lede\"\u003eMOTS-c — mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded within mitochondrial 12S rRNA, studied in metabolic-homeostasis and AMPK-pathway research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompound identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"merit-mono-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompound: MOTS-c (Mitochondrial Open reading frame of the Twelve S rRNA-c)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCAS Number: 1627580-64-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass: 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanism (in vitro): MOTS-c has been studied for activity in AMPK-pathway signaling and metabolic-homeostasis regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOTS-c is a research peptide encoded within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene — one of the first identified mitochondrial-derived peptides. Published research has examined MOTS-c in mitochondrial-function studies, AMPK signaling pathways, glucose-regulation models, and longevity-pathway research. The compound is referenced in cellular-aging research and mitochondrial-pathway literature as a model peptide for investigating mitochondrial-nuclear signaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVial composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"merit-mono-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 mg MOTS-c, lyophilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed amber vial with aluminum crimp seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality verification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"merit-mono-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHPLC ≥99% purity, batch-specific Certificate of Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMass spectrometry identity confirmation (matched molecular weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy metal and endotoxin panel testing per batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynthesized in independently audited US laboratories with full toxicity and heavy-metal panels per batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCold-chain shipped same business day from our US facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"merit-mono-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed lyophilized vial: store at -20°C, away from light (≥24 months stability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter reconstitution: refrigerate at 2–8°C, use within 30 days, protect from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReconstitute with bacteriostatic water (included free with order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Merit Sciences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerit Sciences supplies third-party tested research-grade peptides to qualified researchers in the United States. Every batch undergoes independent HPLC and mass spectrometry verification. Certificates of Analysis are publicly available for each lot at meritsciences.com — researchers can review purity data before placing an order. Cold-chain shipping, same-day fulfillment, and lot-traceable batch documentation are standard on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"merit-disclaimer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor laboratory research use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for human or veterinary use. No medical claims made. By purchasing you certify that you are a qualified researcher 21 years or older and will use this material strictly in vitro. Merit Sciences Inc., Delaware, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/146675088\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePubChem · MOTS-c\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MOTS-c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia · MOTS-c\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Merit Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Lyophilized Vial","offer_id":53069390938223,"sku":"MRT-LON-MOTS-20L","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1661\/5279\/files\/mots-c-20mg.png?v=1779769587","url":"https:\/\/meritsciences.com\/products\/mots-c-20mg","provider":"Merit Sciences","version":"1.0","type":"link"}