KLOW vs MOTS-C
KLOW and MOTS-C come from different research areas and are studied in largely separate models — researchers usually compare them when scoping a broader protocol.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do KLOW and MOTS-C differ?
KLOW (Four-peptide research blend · cellular research) is catalogued under recovery & gut research; MOTS-C (Mitochondrial-derived 16-amino-acid peptide) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research. Verve lists 4 reported research applications for KLOW and 5 for MOTS-C. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | KLOW | MOTS-C |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Four-peptide research blend · cellular research | Mitochondrial-derived 16-amino-acid peptide |
| research area | recovery & gut | weight & metabolic |
| reported research applications | 4 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | co-formulated blend | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 80mg · 160mg | 10mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | available | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $185.99 | $78.99 |
| availability | in stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is KLOW and what is MOTS-C?
KLOW is classified as Four-peptide research blend · cellular research; MOTS-C as Mitochondrial-derived 16-amino-acid peptide. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
KLOW
Four-peptide research blend · cellular research
KLOW is a research blend that combines four of the most-studied peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV) in a single vial. Verve supplies it as a high-purity, batch-tested research preparation for cellular research.
full KLOW profile →MOTS-C
Mitochondrial-derived 16-amino-acid peptide
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded not by nuclear DNA but by a short open reading frame within the mitochondrial 12S rRNA gene. It belongs to the mitochondrial-derived peptide family, a group of small peptides that are of interest in research precisely because their genetic origin sits inside the organelle rather than the nucleus.
full MOTS-C profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
KLOW sits in recovery & gut research and MOTS-C in weight & metabolic research, so their listed models largely do not intersect. The table lists 4 reported research applications for KLOW and 5 for MOTS-C. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| KLOW — reported research applications | MOTS-C — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Multi-compound cellular research | Mitochondrial-derived peptide and retrograde-signaling research |
| Tissue-repair research models | AMPK pathway research models |
| Extracellular-matrix and remodeling research | One-carbon (folate–methionine) metabolism studies |
| Comparative peptide research | Cellular energy-metabolism and substrate-utilization research |
| — | Exercise-physiology and metabolic-stress research models |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for KLOW and MOTS-C?
KLOW is listed from $185.99 and MOTS-C from $78.99. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOW | 80mg | $185.99 | in stock |
| KLOW | 160mg | $314.49 | in stock |
| MOTS-C | 10mg | $78.99 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about KLOW and MOTS-C
What is KLOW?
KLOW is a research blend of four peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV) in one vial. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is KLOW studied for in research?
It is used in multi-compound cellular and tissue-repair research models where these four peptides are studied together. Verve makes no health claims.
What is MOTS-C?
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide encoded by a short open reading frame in the mitochondrial genome. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is MOTS-C studied for in research?
It is used in mitochondrial-signaling research, including AMPK pathway activity, one-carbon metabolism, and retrograde signaling between mitochondria and the nucleus in in-vitro and pre-clinical models. Verve makes no health claims.
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