SS-31
SS-31 (Elamipretide) (Research Peptide)
For Research Use Only – Not for Human Consumption, Diagnostic, or Therapeutic Use. SS-31 is supplied strictly for laboratory and scientific research applications, such as in vitro and in vivo studies on mitochondrial function, cardiolipin stabilization, oxidative stress reduction, ATP production, and age-related or disease-associated mitochondrial dysfunction models. All information below is for educational and research reference only.
What Is SS-31?
SS-31 (also known as Elamipretide, MTP-131, or Bendavia) is a synthetic tetrapeptide designed to selectively target mitochondria. It features an alternating aromatic-cationic structure that allows rapid penetration into cells and high accumulation in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Typically supplied as a lyophilized powder (acetate or free base form) for reconstitution in research settings.
Key Research Findings and Potential Areas of Study
Preclinical studies (animal and cell-based models) have explored SS-31 in contexts of mitochondrial dysfunction:
Reduced mitochondrial ROS and oxidative damage in aged, ischemic, or stressed tissues
Improved ATP production, membrane potential, and respiratory efficiency
Protection in models of cardiac dysfunction, neurodegeneration, muscle atrophy, kidney injury, and inflammatory stress
Potential restoration of youthful mitochondrial function in aging models without broadly affecting healthy young mitochondria
It is frequently used to investigate mitochondrial-targeted therapies, oxidative stress mitigation, and cellular energy homeostasis.
Why Researchers Choose SS-31
SS-31 is a highly specific mitochondria-targeting tool valued for its ability to address the root of mitochondrial inefficiency and oxidative stress. It is ideal for studies on aging, metabolic disorders, ischemia-reperfusion injury, neurodegenerative conditions, and any model involving cardiolipin or electron transport chain dysfunction.
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All products are for research purposes only. Not intended for human use.
