SS-31, also known as elamipretide or MTP-131 in literature, is a mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide. It is mainly discussed for its interaction with cardiolipin-rich inner mitochondrial membranes.
The reason SS-31 stands out is that its literature is focused on mitochondrial structure and function, not general peptide signalling. Studies often discuss oxidative-stress models, membrane potential, cardiolipin interaction, and cellular bioenergetics.
Customers comparing mitochondrial research materials can place SS-31 alongside MOTS-c, NAD+, and SLU-PP-332, while recognizing that each has a different mechanism. The specification table covers the peptide identity and supplied analytical details.
The references below are starting points for the mechanisms discussed here. The specification table on this page covers identity, formula, molecular mass, physical form, solubility, storage, and lot-level analytical information.
References
- PubChem search: SS-31 elamipretide
- PubMed: SS-31 elamipretide cardiolipin
- PubMed: Szeto-Schiller peptide mitochondria
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