How to Store MOTS-C: Temperature, Shelf Life & Handling
Storage requirements for MOTS-C follow from what the molecule actually is — mitochondrial-derived peptide, 16 residues. The conditions below reflect that chemistry rather than generic peptide guidance.
In plain English
Freezer for the powder, fridge once mixed, two to three weeks, and dark at every stage. This is one of the fussiest compounds here because it contains both of the amino acids that react badly — one with oxygen, one with light. Most molecules have one weakness. This has two.
What MOTS-C actually is
MOTS-c has one of the more surprising origins in this catalogue: its instructions are written not in the DNA of the cell nucleus but inside the separate, much smaller genome carried by mitochondria — the structures that produce most of a cell's energy. It is studied as a signal they send out to the rest of the cell.
Supplied for laboratory research use only — not for human or animal use.
Third-party tested by HPLC and LC-MS, ≥99% purity, with a Certificate of Analysis on every order. Ships across Canada.
Technical detail below
Storage conditions for MOTS-C
Why these conditions, specifically
MOTS-c is the clearest case in this catalogue for strict oxygen and light control: it carries the two most reactive proteinogenic side chains in a single short sequence.
The main route to be aware of: methionine oxidation to the sulfoxide (+16 Da), and MOTS-c carries methionine at the N-terminus and internally.
All 3 degradation routes for MOTS-CFreeze–thaw
Aliquot on reconstitution. Each vial opening introduces oxygen that acts on two susceptible residue types at once.
What MOTS-C is studied for
Part of a novel class demonstrating that mitochondria encode peptides acting systemically.
The most-studied signalling interaction, examined in metabolic and exercise models.
Investigated in glucose-metabolism research models.
Studies have examined MOTS-c expression in relation to physical activity and ageing in animal models.
Summarizes published preclinical literature. Provided for research reference only; not a claim of efficacy or a description of human use.
More MOTS-C reference
Diluent selection, dissolution behaviour, and the calculator preset for this compound.
Which solvents work, why, and what abnormal dissolution behaviour indicates.
The specific chemical routes by which this molecule breaks down, and how to limit each.
Which assays are informative for this molecule, and what to actually check on its COA.
Compound-specific bench practices, and the errors most often made with this molecule.
What to inspect on arrival, and which conditions actually warrant rejecting a vial.
Questions specific to this compound — structure, chemistry, and common misconceptions.
Storage reference for other compounds
MOTS-C is supplied strictly as a research chemical for in-vitro laboratory and research use only. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. This page is educational laboratory-handling reference information — not medical advice, not usage guidance, and not a protocol.