For licensed healthcare professionals. The protocol figures below are drawn from published labeling and peer-reviewed literature for educational reference. They are not a prescription, not a recommendation, and not a substitute for the dispensing pharmacy's labeling or your own clinical judgment.

Metabolic

MOTS-c

WADA prohibited

Mitochondrial-derived peptide implicated in metabolic homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. Preclinical/early human research only.

At a glance

Common vial size: 10 mg
Reference dose: 5 mg
Frequency: 3× weekly

Reference titration protocol

5 mg, 3× weekly.

Reference titration ladder for MOTS-c
Step	Dose	Duration	Administrations / week
1	5 mg	4 weeks	3×

Reconstitution example

A 10 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 5 mg/mL. Confirm the diluent and volume against the labeling that ships with the vial.

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Clinical notes

WADA S2 — gene/cell modulators class

Available formulations

Presentations carried across the VitaRelay pharmacy network, including 503A compounded, 503B outsourcing facility, and research & development sourcing. Pricing and state-level availability are shown to verified accounts only.

Injectable503A
Lyophilized PowderRUO
Pen503B

References

Lee et al., Cell Metabolism 2015

Often used with

Compounds commonly discussed alongside MOTS-c in published protocols and prescriber requests. Listed for reference only — not a clinical recommendation, and not a suggestion to co-administer.

Pricing and ordering are for verified accounts

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Educational information for licensed healthcare professionals

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