What is SS-31?
SS-31 (elamipretide) is a peptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it interacts with cardiolipin to support mitochondrial function. It has been studied in mitochondrial and age-related diseases.
Also known as: Elamipretide, MTP-131
How SS-31 is studied
SS-31 (elamipretide) is a peptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it interacts with cardiolipin to help stabilize mitochondrial structure and energy production. It has been studied in mitochondrial, cardiac, and age-related diseases.
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Research status
Important considerations
Investigational and not approved. Studied under clinical protocols.
SS-31 — frequently asked questions
Mitochondrial function, cardiac and muscle studies, and age-related disease. It has been evaluated in human clinical trials.
It targets the inner mitochondrial membrane and interacts with cardiolipin, supporting mitochondrial energy production in research.
No. It is investigational, studied under clinical protocols, and not approved.