SS-31
Research Compound
Purity
99%+
Dosage
10mg
Stock
In Stock
$79.99
Mitochondrial protective peptide
Research Compound
SS-31
$79.99
Research Overview
SS-31— Mechanism, Applications & Literature Summary →
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Overview
SS-31 (also known as elamipretide) is a synthetic peptide designed to selectively bind cardiolipin, a phospholipid concentrated in the inner mitochondrial membrane. This targeted binding is the basis for its research use in mitochondrial-dysfunction and oxidative-stress models, where it has been studied for its proposed role in stabilizing mitochondrial membrane structure.
Genesis Genetics supplies SS-31 exclusively for laboratory and research applications. It is not sold, marketed, or intended for human or veterinary use.
Research Context
SS-31 research is concentrated in mitochondrial biology — oxidative stress, membrane integrity, and bioenergetics models — often alongside other mitochondrial- and metabolic-research compounds such as MOTS-c and NAD+. Its cardiolipin-targeting mechanism is frequently cited as a point of distinction from peptides that act through cell-surface receptor signaling.
Purity & Analytical Testing
Every SS-31 lot is verified by HPLC for identity and purity before release, documented on the included lot-specific Certificate of Analysis.
For more on how this testing fits into our broader release process, see Quality Control. For what the Certificate of Analysis itself contains, see Certificate of Analysis.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized SS-31 should be stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light prior to reconstitution; once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and use within a limited stability window.
For a full walkthrough of reconstitution technique and stability windows, see our research article on Peptide Storage 101. Bacteriostatic water for reconstitution is available on our Bac Water product page, and shipping/cold-chain handling for temperature sensitive orders is covered on our Shipping & Cold Chain page.
Related Compounds
SS-31 is frequently researched alongside compounds studied for adjacent or complementary research contexts, including 5-Amino-1MQ, Bac Water, MOTS-c, and NAD+. See the curated "Recommended With" section above for the full set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SS-31?+
SS-31 (elamipretide) is a synthetic peptide that selectively binds cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, studied in oxidative-stress and mitochondrial-dysfunction research.
Why does cardiolipin binding matter for research purposes?+
Cardiolipin is concentrated in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is implicated in membrane stability; SS-31's targeted binding to it is the basis for most of the mitochondrial research built around this compound.
What purity standard does this SS-31 meet?+
Each lot is independently tested via HPLC and released only above a 99% purity threshold, documented on the included Certificate of Analysis.
Is SS-31 approved for human or veterinary use?+
No. SS-31 is sold strictly for laboratory and research use and is not approved or intended for human or veterinary administration.