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Cellular Senescence & Mitochondrial Signaling · Evidence Level IV

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial-derived peptide

MOTS-c is a peptide encoded within mitochondrial 12S rRNA and studied in cellular stress responses, glucose metabolism, AMPK signaling, exercise biology, aging, and mitochondrial–nuclear communication.

For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Form

Lyophilized

Available strengths

10 mg · 20 mg

Research class

Cellular Senescence & Mitochondrial Signaling

Evidence grade

Level IV

Predominantly animal and cellular evidence

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Scientific overview

MOTS-c is a peptide encoded within mitochondrial 12S rRNA and studied in cellular stress responses, glucose metabolism, AMPK signaling, exercise biology, aging, and mitochondrial–nuclear communication.

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Mechanism under investigation

Preclinical work suggests effects on AMPK-related pathways, folate and purine metabolism, and adaptive stress signaling, including nuclear translocation under cellular stress.

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Research evidence summary

Predominantly preclinical with early human observational or exploratory work.

Level IV, Predominantly preclinical

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Key research limitations

Endogenous association studies and animal experiments do not establish the effects of administered synthetic MOTS-c in humans.

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Safety & toxicology context

Human pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, long-term safety, and off-target metabolic effects are not established.

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Regulatory & development status

No FDA-approved drug product; FDA has identified safety-information gaps for compounded MOTS-c.

Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.

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Available research formats

  • MOTS-c, 10 mgLyophilized
  • MOTS-c, 20 mgLyophilized
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Lot documentation

Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.

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Curated references

External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.

Editorial provenance

Last scientific review
June 2026
Literature search through
June 2026
Regulatory review status
Pending counsel approval

Persistent disclaimer

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.