Are MOT-C and SS-31 in the same research category?

Yes. Both are catalogued under mitochondrial research, and they share research areas including Mitochondrial-nuclear signaling and AMPK pathway assays. Shared categorisation is not a statement that they behave the same way or that one can replace the other.

Do MOT-C and SS-31 need the same storage conditions?

Both are specified at 2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed) in sealed lyophilized or supplied form, so a single storage location covers both. Always follow the condition printed on the vial label and the published COA for the lot you received.

Which does VaultLabs stock, MOT-C or SS-31?

Both. MOT-C is listed as 1 catalog sku and SS-31 as 1 catalog sku, each dispatched from the UAE with lot details you can check through batch verification before ordering.

Can MOT-C be substituted for SS-31 in an experiment?

No substitution guidance is provided. Material selection belongs to the validated protocol of the receiving laboratory, which should be based on published specifications and the COA for the specific lot. VaultLabs supplies reference materials and documentation only.

Does this comparison include human outcome data?

No. It describes catalog specifications, supplied form, storage requirements and published research categories. VaultLabs does not provide medical, dosing or human-use information for any compound.

Compound comparison

MOT-C vs SS-31

MOT-C and SS-31 are both catalogued under mitochondrial research, which is why laboratories often weigh one against the other. This page compares their published specifications, supplied form, storage requirements and VaultLabs catalog status side by side. Specifications and research context only — no dosing, protocol or human-use guidance.

Research use only. For in vitro research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not for human consumption, medical use, or personal application.

Attribute	MOT-C	SS-31
Category	Mitochondrial research	Metabolic pathway research
Compound type	Mitochondrial-derived peptide	Mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide
Sequence	Not published	D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH₂
Molecular formula	Not published	C₃₂H₄₉N₉O₅
CAS number (literature)	Not published	736992-21-5
Supplied form	Lyophilized powder	Lyophilized powder
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized material	White lyophilized powder
Storage temperature	2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed)	2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed)
Primary research area	Mitochondrial-nuclear signaling	Mitochondrial membrane-interaction assays
Also referenced as	Mitochondrial open reading frame peptide, MT-RNR1 encoded peptide	Elamipretide, MTP-131, Bendavia
Batch verification	Lot lookup available	Lot lookup available
VaultLabs catalog	1 catalog SKU	1 catalog SKU

Shared research areas

Mitochondrial-nuclear signaling
AMPK pathway assays

Key differences

Material type differs — MOT-C is supplied as mitochondrial-derived peptide, SS-31 as mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide.
Primary literature focus — Mitochondrial-nuclear signaling vs Mitochondrial membrane-interaction assays.

Storage comparison

Both are stored at 2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed), so they can share the same cold-chain and inventory conditions. MOT-C: 2–8 °C sealed cold storage. SS-31: 2–8 °C sealed lyophilized storage, protected from light and humidity.

FAQ

Catalog availability

Presentations VaultLabs currently lists, dispatched from the UAE. Check the lot against batch verification before ordering.

MOT-C

MOT-C 10mg

SS-31

SS-31 10mg

MOT-C overview SS-31 overview All comparisons