MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a 16-amino acid mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded within the 12S rRNA region of mitochondrial DNA. Research has focused on its role in metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and AMPK activation.
Also known as: Mitochondrial ORF of 12S rRNA-c
Technical information
Molecular weight
2174.6 g/mol
Half-life
Short (~minutes, rapid tissue uptake)
Sequence
MRWQEMGYIFYPRKLR
Common research doses
5-10 mg weekly (research protocols)
Research areas
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Best Verified Vendors for MOTS-c
Ranked by PVS score — independent verification, no paid placements.
USA · yes reported purity · 25+ CoAs
USA · yes reported purity · 26+ CoAs
USA · 99.2% reported purity · 73+ CoAs
USA · 99.1% reported purity · 86+ CoAs
International · 99.0% reported purity · 53+ CoAs
UK · 99.0% reported purity · 140+ CoAs
Competitive landscape
Multi-signal comparison of every verified vendor selling MOTS-c — PVS, purity, CoA cadence, sentiment, and 30-day momentum.
Market overview
Aggregate signals across vendors selling MOTS-c
Side-by-side comparison
All verified vendors selling MOTS-c. Click a column header to sort. ★ marks the leader on that column.
| Vendor | PVS | Purity | CoAs | Sentiment | 30d Δ | Lab | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Alder Bio Labs USA Made | ★92 | — | ★0 | 0 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $$$ |
| 2Peptiva Research Labs | ★92 | — | ★0 | ★90 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $$$ |
| 3Science.bio | 83 | — | ★0 | 82 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $ |
| 4Behemoth Labz | 82 | — | ★0 | 84 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $$$ |
| 5Modern Aminos | 80 | — | ★0 | 81 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $ |
| 6Direct Peptides | 79 | — | ★0 | 80 | ★0.0 | Janoshik | $$ |
Pillar leaders
Top-scoring vendor on each of the five PVS pillars
Recent purity track record
Approved community CoAs for MOTS-c, newest first