MOTS-C

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

MOTS-C is a laboratory-made research peptide (a peptide is a short chain of amino acids, the small units that build proteins). It belongs to the mitochondrial-derived peptides, or MDPs, meaning its genetic code sits inside the mitochondria, the parts of a cell that make energy and carry their own small set of DNA. Its full name is the Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA type-c, almost always shortened to MOTS-C. GreenLabs AU stocks the MOTS-C peptide in Australia and New Zealand as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder, supplied for in-vitro (test-tube and cell-culture) research only.

MOTS-C peptide: key details

• Compound: MOTS-C, a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP).
• Purity & testing: above 98% by HPLC (latest batch 98.1%), independently tested by Janoshik, with a Certificate of Analysis per batch.
• Form: white lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed vial.
• Sizes: 10mg and 40mg vials, alone, with a starter kit, or in a 10x bulk pack.
• Shipping: same-day dispatch from Sydney on orders before 12pm AEST, free express over $200.
• Research use: strictly in-vitro laboratory research (not for human or animal use).

What is the MOTS-C peptide, and what is it made of?

The MOTS-C peptide is a single chain of 16 amino acids, built in the laboratory to one fixed sequence. That makes it fully synthetic (not extracted from any plant or animal), and it is not a steroid. What sets it apart is where its code comes from: most peptides are coded by the DNA in a cell’s nucleus, while MOTS-C is coded inside the mitochondria, which is what places it in the mitochondrial-derived peptide family.

How researchers study MOTS-C in the lab

In research settings, MOTS-C is used as a tool compound for studying how cells manage and balance their energy. Much of this work centres on the AMPK pathway (AMPK, or AMP-activated protein kinase, is an enzyme that acts as a cell’s energy sensor and helps keep its energy supply in balance). Using cell and tissue models, teams observe how MOTS-C interacts with that pathway and how markers of mitochondrial activity shift alongside it. Every part of this is carried out in-vitro, never in people or animals.

MOTS-C research status: is it approved?

The MOTS-C supplied on this page is an investigational research compound, meaning it is still under scientific study and has not been approved for sale as a finished product. It holds no clearance from the TGA (the Therapeutic Goods Administration, which regulates medicines in Australia) or the FDA for the purpose listed here. It is not a medicine, a supplement, a cosmetic, or any kind of consumer product, and GreenLabs AU provides it purely as raw material for laboratory research.

Where MOTS-C sits in metabolic and longevity research

GreenLabs AU lists MOTS-C within its Metabolic Research range, where it is treated as a reference research chemical. Because it is a mitochondrial peptide, laboratories often place it alongside other compounds tied to cellular energy. Two natural comparison points are SS-31, another peptide that acts at the level of the mitochondria, and NAD+, a coenzyme (a small helper molecule) that sits at the centre of how cells produce energy. Setting these side by side lets researchers contrast how different compounds relate to mitochondrial and metabolic function. All of this remains in-vitro work.

MOTS-C purity, independent testing and the Certificate of Analysis

Every batch of GreenLabs AU MOTS-C is sent to Janoshik, an independent third-party laboratory, before it goes on sale. Purity is assessed by HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography, a technique that separates a sample so the proportion of the target compound can be measured), and the current batch returned a result above 98%, at 98.1%. The matching Certificate of Analysis (CoA, the laboratory’s signed report for that batch) is available on the GreenLabs AU certificates page and can be verified independently, so the vial you receive can be checked against its own test data before purchase.

Buy MOTS-C peptide online in Australia and New Zealand: sizes and shipping

• MOTS-C peptide for sale in Australia: order it online from GreenLabs AU, an Australian-owned supplier holding local stock.
• Choose from 10mg and 40mg vials, each available on its own or packaged with a starter kit that includes the core reconstitution supplies.
• For larger research projects, the 10x MOTS-C bulk pack (ten vials) brings the price per vial down.
• Orders confirmed before 12pm AEST leave the same business day from GreenLabs’ Sydney facility by tracked Australia Post Express.
• Metro deliveries usually arrive in 2 to 4 business days and regional in 3 to 5, with New Zealand in 4 to 6 business days; express is free once your order passes $200, and every order ships with its batch Certificate of Analysis.

Storing and reconstituting MOTS-C

• Keep sealed vials below 25°C for short-term storage, or about -20°C (an ordinary freezer temperature) for the longer term, and away from light.
• When it is time to prepare the peptide, reconstitute it (bring the dry powder back into solution) using sterile or bacteriostatic water (water containing a preservative that slows bacterial growth).
• Once reconstituted, keep the solution in the refrigerator and use it within a few weeks, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, as they can degrade the peptide.

MOTS-C technical specifications

MOTS-C peptide: frequently asked questions

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

MOTS-C is a synthetic research peptide in the mitochondrial-derived peptide family, which means its genetic code sits inside the mitochondria rather than the cell nucleus. It is a 16-amino-acid chain, and GreenLabs AU supplies it as a freeze-dried powder for in-vitro laboratory research.

What is MOTS-C used for in laboratory research?

In the lab, MOTS-C is used as a reference compound in metabolic and longevity research, and as a comparison point for other mitochondrial or cellular-energy compounds. This work is done in cell and tissue models only, never in people or animals.

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

Yes. MOTS-C is a peptide built from 16 amino acids joined in a set order. It is made synthetically in a laboratory, so it is not drawn from any plant or animal, and it is not a steroid.

How does MOTS-C work in research?

Research into the MOTS-C peptide’s mechanism centres on the AMPK pathway, a cellular system that senses and balances energy: studies observe how it interacts with that pathway and how markers of mitochondrial activity respond. These are cell-model (in-vitro) observations, not effects in a living body.

How pure is MOTS-C, and is a Certificate of Analysis provided?

Each batch is tested by Janoshik, an independent laboratory, and the current batch measured above 98% purity by HPLC, at 98.1%. The batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is published on the GreenLabs AU certificates page for you to review.

How should MOTS-C be stored and reconstituted?

Store sealed vials below 25°C for the short term, or near -20°C for longer. To prepare it, reconstitute with sterile or bacteriostatic water, keep the solution refrigerated afterwards, and avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

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

Yes. GreenLabs AU sells MOTS-C online throughout Australia and New Zealand in 10mg and 40mg vials, on their own, with a starter kit, or as a 10x bulk pack, shipped from Sydney by tracked express post.

Is MOTS-C approved for human or medical use?

No. MOTS-C is an investigational research compound and has not been approved by the TGA or FDA for the use sold here. It must never be used in humans or animals.

Disclaimer: GreenLabs AU supplies MOTS-C solely for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a medicine, supplement, or cosmetic, and it is not intended for human or animal use. By placing an order, you confirm that you are a qualified researcher and that you will handle and use the product in line with all applicable Australian and New Zealand laws.