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Is MOTS-c legal? FDA status and US regulatory standing
Current status
Status unverified. MOTS-c has no verified FDA status in our records (status recorded ).
Primary source: www.fda.gov
Federal legal status
FDA approval status
MOTS-c has no verified FDA status in our records. Mitochondria-derived peptide encoded in 12S rRNA. Regulates metabolism and exercise capacity. No FDA approval, no NDA or IND. Pure research compound; no clinical development program.
Also known as
Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c · Mots 10 (MOTS-C)
Status history
- MOTS-c has no verified FDA status in our records. [source]
Frequently asked questions
- Is MOTS-c FDA approved?
- MOTS-c has no verified FDA status in our records (status recorded 2026-07-23). Primary source linked on this page.
- Is MOTS-c legal to buy?
- MOTS-c is available in the U.S. as a research-use-only compound. It has no verified FDA status in our records. Sale for human consumption is not permitted.
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