SS-31
SS-31
SS-31 (Elamipretide) targets your mitochondria directly and protects them from damage. It's being studied in heart failure, rare mitochondrial diseases, and age-related muscle and kidney decline.
How SS-31 Works
A deeper look for the curious
For readers who want the full mechanism — feel free to skim.
SS-31 (Elamipretide) concentrates inside mitochondria — about 5,000 times higher than in the rest of the cell. Once there, it latches onto cardiolipin, a molecule essential for mitochondrial energy production, and stabilizes it. The result: more efficient energy output and fewer damaging free radicals.
Key Findings
What researchers have observed in studies
Concentrates 5,000x in mitochondria vs. cytoplasm
Stabilizes cardiolipin-cytochrome c interaction
Reduces mitochondrial ROS production at Complex III
Improves ATP synthesis efficiency in aged mitochondria
Often Paired With
Cardiolipin (inner mitochondrial membrane)
Tetrapeptide (D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2)
Amino acid chain
Commonly Used For
What scientists study this compound for
Heart failure
In clinical trials for improving heart muscle function in people with reduced ejection fraction.
Mitochondrial disease
Studied in rare inherited mitochondrial disorders like Barth syndrome.
Age-related decline
Explored for preserving muscle strength and kidney function as people age.
Vision
Investigated for age-related macular degeneration and dry eye via mitochondrial protection.
Product Features
Research Focus
HPLC Verified
High-performance liquid chromatography confirms compound purity for every batch we produce.
Mass Spec Confirmed
ESI-MS verifies molecular weight and structural identity match the target compound.
Certificate of Analysis
Complete analytical data including chromatograms and mass spectra available per batch.
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Third-party verified. Typical purity ≥97%.