Product Description
SS-31 | 50mg
Researching Mitochondrial Function, Cellular Energy, and Tissue Resilience
What It Does
SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeted peptide being studied for its role in supporting cellular energy production and mitochondrial integrity. It is a focus in research exploring oxidative stress reduction, ATP generation, and tissue resilience, particularly in high-energy organs.
What Researchers Explore
- Mitochondrial function and energy production pathways
- ATP synthesis and cellular bioenergetics
- Oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species regulation
- Cardiac energy metabolism and function
- Exercise capacity and endurance pathways
- Cellular recovery following metabolic stress
Technical Background
SS-31 (elamipretide, D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2) is a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide with a molecular weight of approximately 490 Da. It is characterized by an aromatic-cationic structure that enables selective interaction with cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Research indicates this interaction may stabilize mitochondrial cristae structure, support electron transport chain efficiency, and reduce oxidative stress. These mechanisms are associated with improved ATP production and maintenance of mitochondrial function under stress conditions.
Common Research Applications
- Mitochondrial dysfunction and bioenergetics research
- Cardiolipin interaction and membrane stability studies
- Cardiac energy metabolism research
- Age-related mitochondrial decline models
- Renal and tissue protection studies
- Oxidative stress and cellular resilience research
Product Properties
Purity: 99%+ HPLC
Form: Lyophilized Powder
Size: 50mg
Molecular Weight: ~490 Da
Sequence: D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2
Category: Metabolic / Mitochondrial Research
Frequently Studied Together
- Epithalon (longevity and cellular regulation research)
- MOTS-c (mitochondrial signaling and metabolic research)