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SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a small, water-soluble tetrapeptide (D-Arg-2′,6′-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH₂) developed to selectively target the inner mitochondrial membrane and stabilize cardiolipin. It is utilized in mitochondrial research examining the reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, the restoration of ATP synthesis, and the preservation of mitochondrial cristae structure under conditions of oxidative stress. By optimizing mitochondrial bioenergetics, SS-31 serves as a critical tool in investigating cellular aging, neurodegeneration, and metabolic dysfunction models.
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
Research Applications:
The study of SS-31 is primarily relevant to research questions where mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial-derived oxidative stress are the limiting factors in cellular survival. Example research contexts include:
Mitochondrial Bioenergetics Models: Research focusing on the stabilization of cardiolipin to improve electron transport chain (ETC) efficiency and increase ATP production.
Oxidative Stress and ROS Signaling: Investigation of the peptide’s ability to scavenge mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and prevent the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP).
Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Studies examining the protective effects of mitochondrial stabilization in cardiac and renal tissue following oxygen deprivation and subsequent reoxygenation.
Neurodegenerative Disease Research: Investigation of mitochondrial health as a rate-limiter in the progression of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and age-related cognitive decline.
Because “mitochondrial protection” is a localized therapeutic hypothesis, this research frames the compound’s efficacy as a bioenergetic recovery outcome: if SS-31 can successfully bind to cardiolipin and prevent its peroxidation, preclinical designs may produce significant improvements in cellular respiration, reduction in apoptotic signaling, and overall tissue viability—depending on the metabolic demands of the model and the specified stressors utilized.
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Product Guidelines
Product intended for experimental and research purposes only.
Do not use without proper technical knowledge.
Keep refrigerated as per storage guidelines.
Results may vary based on genetics, diet, and lifestyle.
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Store according to technical instructions.
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📌 Legal Compliance This product is marketed as a research chemical, in compliance with international laboratory supply practices. The sale of this product does not constitute an offer for medical treatment.