MOTS-c
Activate metabolic pathways and enhance cellular energy production.
For research purposes only. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. By purchasing, you confirm these products will be used for legitimate research purposes.
About MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide encoded in the 12S rRNA gene of mitochondrial DNA. It regulates metabolic homeostasis by activating the AMPK pathway, enhancing glucose uptake and fatty acid oxidation. It is sometimes called an 'exercise mimetic' because it activates many of the same metabolic pathways as physical exercise.
Key Benefits
- Activates AMPK metabolic pathway
- Enhances glucose uptake and utilization
- Promotes fatty acid oxidation
- Mimics exercise-induced metabolic benefits
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How to Take
Common Side Effects
- Injection site reactions
- Mild nausea
- Transient fatigue
- Temporary muscle soreness
Legal & Regulatory Status
Research use only. Not FDA-approved. Metabolic/exercise effects are preclinical (mice); human data is observational, not interventional.
Safety and regulatory details for FDA-approved compounds are drawn from the official product label via openFDA; clinical development status reflects ClinicalTrials.gov. This information is provided for research reference, is not endorsed by the FDA, and may not be complete or current.
Research & Sources
Sources are selected for reliability (peer-reviewed literature, openFDA, ClinicalTrials.gov) but this is a research summary, not medical advice, and may not be exhaustive.
Prices at quality-checked sources · as of August 2026 (3 weeks ago)
- 10mg $48.60
- 5mg $56.99
- 10mg $98.9820mg $197.87
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