SS31
50mg
⚠️ Not for human consumption. Research purposes only.
Description
SS-31 (Elamipretide/Bendavia) is a cell-permeable, mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide (D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2). It has been studied in preclinical and clinical models for its selective accumulation in the inner mitochondrial membrane and its effects on electron transport chain efficiency and cardiolipin stabilization.
Key Areas of Study
- Mitochondrial membrane targeting research
- electron transport chain optimization studies
- cardiolipin interaction analysis
- reactive oxygen species reduction modeling
Mechanisms Being Evaluated
SS-31 selectively concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it interacts with cardiolipin to optimize cytochrome c electron transfer efficiency. Research has demonstrated reduced electron leak and reactive oxygen species production at complexes I and III of the electron transport chain.
Commonly Researched Uses
Mitochondrial-targeted peptide research, electron transport chain efficiency studies, cardiolipin-peptide interaction analysis, mitochondrial oxidative stress investigations