01 /What it is
SS-31 is a synthetic aromatic cationic tetrapeptide developed for selective accumulation at the inner mitochondrial membrane. It is also known as Elamipretide and MTP-131 in the research record.
02 /How it works
In research models, SS-31 is studied as a peptide that binds cardiolipin at the inner mitochondrial membrane, with downstream effects investigated in electron transport chain organization and reactive oxygen species buffering.
03 /What researchers explore it for
Researchers have explored SS-31 in mitochondrial research, in cellular aging research, and in cardiomyopathy research models.
04 /Safety and interactions
SS-31 is for laboratory research use only and is not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
05 /Research notes
Peptide family: aromatic cationic mitochondrial peptides. Frequently compared with MOTS-c and Humanin. SS-31 has reached late stage clinical research as Elamipretide; the Apothify library lists it for encyclopedia coverage only.