MOTS-C

MOTS-C Australia and New Zealand: a mitochondrial-derived research peptide

MOTS-C is a synthetic research peptide (a lab-made chain of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins). It is a mitochondrial-derived peptide, meaning its code sits inside mitochondrial DNA, the separate genetic instructions held in the mitochondria (the parts of a cell that make energy). Its full name is the Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA type-c. AusBioLabs supplies MOTS-C in Australia and New Zealand as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder for in-vitro (test-tube) laboratory research only.

MOTS-C at a glance

• Compound: MOTS-C, a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived research peptide.
• Purity & testing: above 98% by HPLC (latest batch 98.1%), third-party tested by Janoshik, with a CoA per batch.
• Form: white lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed vial.
• Sizes: 10mg and 40mg vials, on their own or with a starter kit.
• Shipping: same-day dispatch from Sydney, free express over $200.

What is MOTS-C, and is it a peptide?

Yes, MOTS-C is a peptide: a single chain of 16 amino acids built in a laboratory to a fixed sequence, so it is fully synthetic, not from a plant or animal, and not a steroid. What makes it unusual is that most peptides are coded by DNA in the cell’s nucleus, while the MOTS-C peptide is coded inside the mitochondria, which is what makes it a mitochondrial-derived peptide.

How MOTS-C is studied in the laboratory

In the lab, MOTS-C is used as a research tool for studying cellular energy pathways. A common focus is AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase, a protein that helps control how a cell uses and balances its energy). In cell and tissue models, teams measure how MOTS-C interacts with the AMPK pathway and how markers of mitochondrial activity respond. All of this work is in-vitro, in cell cultures, never in people or animals.

Is MOTS-C approved? Research status explained

The MOTS-C offered here is an investigational research compound, still being studied and not approved for sale as a product for use. Neither the TGA (Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration) nor the FDA has cleared it for the purpose offered on this page. It is not a medicine, a supplement, a cosmetic or a consumer product of any kind, and is supplied only as a material for laboratory research.

Where MOTS-C fits in metabolic research

MOTS-C is handled as a reference research chemical and sits in the AusBioLabs Metabolic Research range. Because it is a mitochondrial peptide, researchers often study it next to related compounds, such as SS-31, another peptide focused on the mitochondria, and NAD+, a coenzyme (a helper molecule) central to how cells produce energy. These comparisons stay in-vitro.

MOTS-C purity, third-party testing and the CoA

Before any vial is listed, AusBioLabs has the batch tested by Janoshik, an independent third-party laboratory. Purity is read by HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography, which separates a sample so the share of the target compound can be measured) and comes in above 98%, latest batch 98.1%. The matching Certificate of Analysis (CoA, the lab’s report for that batch) is posted on the AusBioLabs lab test page, so you can check each vial against its own data before ordering.

Buy MOTS-C peptide in Australia and New Zealand: vials and starter kit

• MOTS-C peptide for sale in Australia and New Zealand: order online from AusBioLabs, an Australian-owned supplier, in 10mg and 40mg vials.
• Each size comes on its own or as a starter kit bundle of basic lab-prep supplies for reconstitution.
• Orders before 12pm AEST are dispatched the same business day from Sydney by tracked Australia Post Express.
• Express shipping is free on orders over $200, and every order includes the batch Certificate of Analysis.

How to store and reconstitute MOTS-C

• Store sealed vials below 25°C short-term, or at -20°C for longer, away from light.
• To reconstitute (dissolve the powder back into liquid), use sterile or bacteriostatic water (water with a preservative that holds back bacteria).
• Keep the mixed solution refrigerated and use it within a few weeks.
• Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can break the peptide down.

MOTS-C specifications

MOTS-C FAQs

What is MOTS-C (the MOTS-C peptide)?

MOTS-C is a synthetic research peptide and a mitochondrial-derived peptide, meaning its code sits inside the cell’s mitochondria rather than the nucleus. It is a 16-amino-acid chain, and AusBioLabs supplies it as a freeze-dried powder for in-vitro laboratory research.

Is MOTS-C a peptide, and what is it made of?

A peptide. MOTS-C is a single chain of 16 amino acids built to a fixed sequence. It is not a steroid, and the two are made and behave in completely different ways.

What is MOTS-C used for, and how is it studied in research?

In the lab, the MOTS-C peptide is used as a reference compound for studying cellular energy and mitochondrial activity. Researchers mainly look at how it interacts with the AMPK energy pathway (a system that helps a cell balance its energy) in cell and tissue models, and how markers of mitochondrial activity respond. All of this work is in-vitro, never in people or animals.

How pure is MOTS-C, and is a CoA provided?

Each batch is tested by Janoshik, an independent lab, and comes in above 98% purity by HPLC, with recent testing at 98.1%. The batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is posted on the AusBioLabs lab test page for you to review.

How should MOTS-C be stored and reconstituted?

Keep sealed vials below 25°C for short spells, or near -20°C for longer storage. To prepare it, reconstitute with sterile or bacteriostatic water, refrigerate the solution, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw.

Can I buy MOTS-C in Australia and New Zealand, and what vial sizes are available?

Yes. AusBioLabs sells MOTS-C online across Australia and New Zealand in 10mg and 40mg vials, on their own or with a starter kit, dispatched from Sydney with tracked express shipping.

What does the milligram size mean?

The milligram figure (10mg or 40mg) is simply the amount of peptide powder in the vial. It is a quantity for lab work, not a dose, because MOTS-C is not for human or animal use.

Is MOTS-C approved for human or medical use?

No. It is an investigational research compound, not cleared by the TGA or FDA for the use sold here, and it must never be used in humans or animals.

Disclaimer: MOTS-C is supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a medicine, supplement, or cosmetic, and it is not for human or animal use. By ordering, you confirm that you are a qualified researcher and that you will handle and use it in line with all applicable laws.