The degradation route that dominates for this peptide, and the tryptophan beside it

Published 26 October 2026 · REVIVE LAB UAE Research Desk · 5 min read
Methionine sulfur oxidises to the sulfoxide in the presence of dissolved oxygen, peroxides or light-generated radicals; MOTS-c has two such residues, at the amino terminus and at position 6. Tryptophan at position 3 is photosensitive and oxidises to kynurenine and related products. Each oxidation changes mass and chromatographic behaviour and may change activity. In the dry lyophilised cake the reactions are slow; in solution exposed to air and light they proceed, which is the basis of the protect-from-light storage line.

Methionine

The thioether side chain is the most readily oxidised group in a peptide. The sulfoxide is more polar, so oxidised forms elute earlier on reversed phase and are resolved from the parent. The amino-terminal methionine is fully exposed; position 6 is in the middle of a short unstructured chain and equally accessible. Both oxidise at similar rates.

Oxidation is reversible in cells by methionine sulfoxide reductases, but not in a vial.

Tryptophan

The indole ring absorbs ultraviolet light and can be excited to react with oxygen, giving a range of products. The reaction needs light, which is why the storage line specifies protection from it. Tryptophan oxidation also quenches the fluorescence the residue otherwise provides.

Three of sixteen residues oxidisable is a high fraction compared with most peptides in the catalogue.

Detection and limits

Reversed-phase chromatography resolves the oxidised forms; mass spectrometry confirms them by the added mass. A certificate reports them within related substances. A lot with low oxidised content and sealed under its printed conditions stays that way; an opened vial does not.

MOTS-c is supplied by REVIVE LAB UAE for laboratory research use only, with identity by mass spectrometry and purity by HPLC for the batch. It is not for human or veterinary use, and no dosing, administration or protocol guidance is provided.

What it costs

FormatStrengthPriceAvailability
MOTS-c Pack40 mgAED 950In stock

Delivery is AED 40 flat and free on orders over AED 700. Payment is cash on delivery anywhere in the UAE, or USDT (TRC20) in advance, which takes 5% off the order total.

Frequently asked

Methionine?

The thioether side chain is the most readily oxidised group in a peptide. The sulfoxide is more polar, so oxidised forms elute earlier on reversed phase and are resolved from the parent. The amino-terminal methionine is fully exposed; position 6 is in the middle of a short unstructured chain and equally accessible. Both oxidise at similar rates.

Does REVIVE LAB UAE provide dosing guidance?

No. REVIVE LAB UAE supplies research materials and provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance of any kind. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary consumption.

How fast is delivery in the UAE?

Stock is held in Dubai. An order confirmed before 4 PM Dubai time is dispatched the same working day, reaching Dubai and Abu Dhabi the same day and the remaining emirates within 24 hours. Delivery is AED 40 flat and free over AED 700.

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Supplied for laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. REVIVE LAB UAE provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance.