SS-31
Mitochondria-Targeted Peptide
SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a synthetic tetrapeptide that selectively concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It binds to cardiolipin, stabilizing electron transport chain complexes and reducing mitochondrial reactive oxygen species.
- Cardiolipin Binding
- ETC Stabilization
- ROS Reduction
- Mitochondrial Targeting
Quantified findings reported in the literature
concentration enrichment of SS-31 in mitochondria vs cytoplasm
Zhao et al., Cell Death Dis 2004
Published, peer-reviewed studies
Cell-permeable, mitochondrial-targeted, peptide antioxidants
Characterization of SS-31's selective targeting of the inner mitochondrial membrane and cardiolipin-dependent mechanisms of action.
View source on PubMed/DOI ↗Mitochondria-targeted peptide accelerates ATP recovery and reduces ischemic kidney injury
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Third-party analytical reports
Certificates of Analysis from independent laboratories for products supplied by Stemcode. Reported values describe the analysed material; they are reported as documented and are distinct from the published literature above.
- Purity (HPLC)
- 99.830%
- Net content
- 2.82 mg/mL
- Lot
- SP26-SSN30
- COA #
- 2604100417
- Report date
- 04/12/2026
Stemcode supplies SS-31 as a research-grade compound for laboratory research use only — not for human or animal consumption.
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