SS-31 (Elamipretide)
An elegant answer to a common problem: being active, but never reaching the right place.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Peptide, 4 amino acids |
| Target | Cardiolipin in the inner membrane |
| Research field | Mitochondrial function, oxidative stress |
| Research status | Clinically studied through phase 3 |
| Form | Freeze dried powder |
What it is
Unlike MOTS-c and humanin, SS-31 does not come from the mitochondria but was designed in the lab. It consists of four amino acids in an alternating pattern of charged and water repelling.
How it works
It binds cardiolipin, a fatty substance found only in the inner membrane of mitochondria. It therefore accumulates exactly where energy production happens, with no transport mechanism needed.
What the research shows
Clinical research has run through phase 3, in conditions where mitochondria malfunction. That puts the level of evidence above nearly everything else in this library, although there is no registration.
Research status
Clinically studied through phase 3.
Practical
Short peptide, stable as a powder. Soluble in water.
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