Peptides & Research Chemicals
MOTS-C
Street names: MOTS-c, Mitochondrial peptide
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⚡What it does
- Mitochondrial-derived peptide — marketed for metabolism and exercise capacity
- Animal data shows improved insulin sensitivity
⚠Key risks
- No human trials — all effects anecdotal
- Exercise-mimetic claims are ahead of any evidence
- Research-chemical purity/stability unverified
✚Overdose signs
- Unknown in humans
- Injection-site infection
📋Quick facts
Also known asMOTS-c, Mitochondrial peptide
CategoryPeptides & Research Chemicals
Schedule / class'Research chemical' — no human approval
AppearanceLyophilized 5–10 mg vials
Street price~$30–$70 per vial grey-market
Legal status'Research use only'
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: PubMed
Category comparison — Peptides & Research Chemicals
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOTS-C | 'Research chemical' — no human approval | No human trials — all effects anecdotal; Exercise-mimetic claims are ahead of any evidence | ~$30–$70 per vial grey-market |
| SS-31 (Elamipretide) | Investigational drug — clinical trials ongoing; grey supply unscheduled | Not approved — trial data is early; 'Research chemical' supply has no relation to trial-grade material | ~$40–$90 per vial grey-market |
| AICAR (Acadesine) | Unscheduled | No human safety data — cancer-risk flags in cell studies; Sold as research chemical, zero quality control | ~$50–$150 per gram |
| GHRPs & GH Secretagogues | Unscheduled — 'research chemicals' | All are 'research chemical' grade unless pharmacy-sourced: purity unknown; Water retention, carpal-tunnel symptoms, insulin resistance with chronic use | ~$15–$40 per vial grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
MOTS-C
?Frequently asked questions
What does MOTS-C look like?
Lyophilized 5–10 mg vials
What are the signs of a MOTS-C overdose?
Unknown in humans; Injection-site infection Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
No human trials — all effects anecdotal Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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