SS-31 (Elamipretide): Benefits, Handling, and Quality Standards

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What Is SS-31 (Elamipretide)?

SS-31, also known as elamipretide, is a synthetic mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide studied for its interaction with cardiolipin, a phospholipid unique to the inner mitochondrial membrane. It has also been studied clinically under the name Bendavia in earlier trial work. Research interest centers on its proposed role in stabilizing mitochondrial membrane structure and function.

Benefits and Uses

Available research on SS-31 spans several areas of mitochondrial-research interest, with the caveat that clinical trial evidence is condition-specific and should not be generalized:

  • Mitochondrial membrane stabilization. SS-31 is studied for its interaction with cardiolipin and its effect on mitochondrial cristae structure.
  • Renal ischemia-reperfusion research. Preclinical studies have examined SS-31’s effect on mitochondrial function in models of kidney injury.
  • Muscle and cachexia research. Clinical investigation has examined elamipretide in conditions involving mitochondrial myopathy and cachexia.

How It Works

SS-31 is proposed to bind cardiolipin selectively within the inner mitochondrial membrane, which is thought to help preserve the folded cristae structure necessary for efficient electron transport chain function. This distinguishes its proposed mechanism from antioxidant compounds that act on reactive oxygen species after the fact, rather than on mitochondrial membrane structure directly.

Handling

Standard peptide storage and reconstitution practices apply. A reconstitution reference tool is available to convert a target concentration into a working solution volume.The CellGenic reconstitution calculator offers a straightforward reference for converting a target research concentration into the corresponding dilution volume

Quality and Verification Standards

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity and purity per lot
  • HPLC purity data
  • Mycoplasma, sterility, and identity testing per lot
  • cGMP-aligned manufacturing documentation

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FAQ

What is SS-31 (Elamipretide)?

SS-31, also known as elamipretide, is a synthetic mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide studied for its interaction with cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It has been investigated in both preclinical and clinical research.

SS-31 is studied for its ability to interact with cardiolipin, a phospholipid found in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Research has examined whether this interaction can influence mitochondrial membrane organization and cristae structure.

Research involving SS-31 has examined mitochondrial membrane function, oxidative stress, ischemia-reperfusion models, mitochondrial myopathy, muscle function, and other conditions involving mitochondrial biology.

Cardiolipin is a distinctive phospholipid concentrated in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It plays an important structural role in mitochondrial membranes and is a primary molecular target investigated in SS-31 research.

Yes. SS-31 is the research designation commonly associated with elamipretide. The compound has also been referred to as Bendavia in earlier clinical research.

Yes. Elamipretide has been evaluated in clinical studies involving mitochondrial disorders and other specific research indications. Results from individual trials are condition-specific and should not be generalized to other research applications.

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