SS-31 50 mg

Research-grade lyophilized peptide powder supplied in a sterile glass vial. SS-31, also known as Elamipretide, is a mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide investigated in controlled laboratory settings for its interaction with cardiolipin, mitochondrial membrane integrity, oxidative stress pathways, and cellular bioenergetics.

Research Use Only

This product is intended strictly for laboratory and scientific investigation. Not for human consumption, therapeutic use, or veterinary application.

Specifications

Purity

99%+ (HPLC, third-party tested)

Form

Lyophilized peptide powder

Content

50 mg SS-31 per vial

Packaging

Sterile glass vial with secure closure

Storage

Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C, protected from light and kept desiccated

Molecular Formula

C₃₂H₄₉N₉O₅

Molecular Weight

~639.8 g·mol⁻¹

Sequence

H-D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH₂

Other Names

Elamipretide, Bendavia, MTP-131

CAS Number

736992-21-5

Reconstitution

For diluting lyophilized peptide powders, use a sterile and suitable research solvent such as bacteriostatic water (BAC), which may help support handling stability and reduce contamination risk.

For convenient laboratory use, see Bacteriostatic Water – 10 ml.

Research Overview

SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that selectively associates with cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. In laboratory settings, it is investigated as a tool compound for studying mitochondrial integrity, electron transport chain efficiency, oxidative stress responses, and cellular bioenergetics. No therapeutic or clinical claims are made or implied.

Primary Research Areas

Mitochondrial Function & Bioenergetics

Studies focused on oxidative phosphorylation, ATP production, mitochondrial coupling efficiency, and overall energy metabolism in experimental systems.

Cardiolipin Interaction & Membrane Structure

Research models examining inner mitochondrial membrane stability, cardiolipin binding behavior, and electron transport chain organization.

Oxidative Stress & ROS Signaling

Experimental work investigating reactive oxygen species generation, redox balance, mitochondrial stress signaling, and protective response mechanisms.

Ischemia–Reperfusion & Tissue Stress Models

Preclinical investigation into mitochondrial resilience, acute tissue stress adaptation, and bioenergetic recovery under chronic or ischemic challenge conditions.

Laboratory handling note:
Lyophilized peptides are commonly reconstituted using sterile research diluents such as bacteriostatic water (BAC).