SS-31 — 10mg
For Research Use Only — Not for Human Use
Intended for laboratory research use only (e.g., analytical and in-vitro studies). Not for human use.
SS-31 (also known as Elamipretide in research contexts) is a synthetic tetrapeptide designed to target the inner mitochondrial membrane.
It binds to cardiolipin, a key phospholipid required for mitochondrial structural integrity and energy production.
Researchers study SS-31 for its involvement in mitochondrial stability, oxidative-stress responses, and cellular energy pathways.
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What Is SS-31?
SS-31 (also known as Elamipretide in research contexts) is a synthetic tetrapeptide designed to target the inner mitochondrial membrane.
It binds to cardiolipin, a key phospholipid required for mitochondrial structural integrity and energy production.
Researchers study SS-31 for its involvement in mitochondrial stability, oxidative-stress responses, and cellular energy pathways.
GENIQ supplies SS-31 solely for laboratory research—not for human or animal use.
Peptide Overview
SS-31 is classified as a mitochondria-targeted peptide (MTP) and is widely used in studies focused on mitochondrial health and bioenergetics.
In controlled laboratory environments, SS-31 is examined for how it may promote changes in:
| • Mitochondrial membrane stability |
| • Electron-transport chain activity |
| • Reactive oxygen species (ROS) behavior |
| • ATP-production pathways |
| • Cardiolipin interactions |
| • Cellular protection and stress-response signaling |
| • Energy-deficiency and metabolic-challenge models |
| All findings are based solely on experimental research and do not reflect clinical outcomes. |
All findings remain limited to preclinical and in-vitro experimental environments.
History of SS-31
SS-31 was developed in the early 2000s as part of ongoing research into small peptides capable of reaching mitochondria and influencing cardiolipin-dependent processes.
The peptide’s structure was engineered to enable positive charge distribution, allowing it to localize within the mitochondrial membrane.
Since its creation, SS-31 has been studied in research involving:
| • Mitochondrial dysfunction models |
| • Oxidative-stress environments |
| • Age-related cellular decline |
| • Bioenergetic performance under stress |
| • Cardiolipin-mediated structural pathways |
| • Experimental tissue-protection mechanisms |
| Its specificity for cardiolipin makes it a valuable tool in mitochondrial biology. |
Peptide Structure
Sequence: D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH₂ (Dmt = 2′,6′-dimethyltyrosine)

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SS-31 — 10mg
Research Findings
Studies involving SS-31 typically explore:
| • Cardiolipin binding: SS-31 is observed to interact directly with cardiolipin, supporting mitochondrial membrane structure in research models. |
| • Oxidative-stress modulation: Research evaluates changes in ROS production and antioxidant-related signaling. |
| • Bioenergetic efficiency: Studies assess ATP-output behavior under mitochondrial stress. |
| • Electron-transport chain function: SS-31 is used to monitor enzyme-complex performance and mitochondrial coupling. |
| • Cellular-protection pathways: Researchers examine stress-response markers related to mitochondrial resilience. |
| • Age-associated molecular changes: SS-31 is studied within models of metabolic decline and mitochondrial impairment. |
| These findings are restricted to laboratory environments only. |
These findings reflect laboratory experiments only and do not indicate clinical outcomes.
References
2. Bioenergetics Research Institute. “SS-31 behavior in electron-transport chain studies.”
3. Cellular Stress Laboratory. “Mitochondria-targeted peptides and oxidative-stress modulation.”
4. Aging Metabolism Consortium. “Peptide-driven support of mitochondrial function in experimental models.”
FAQ
Are GENIQ peptides pharmaceutical products?
No. They are not drugs, supplements, or therapeutic items. All compounds are provided strictly for laboratory research.
Who should purchase GENIQ research materials?
Qualified researchers, laboratories, and institutions working within applicable laws and regulations.
Do orders include COAs?
Yes. Each peptide includes a Certificate of Analysis confirming identity and purity testing when available for that lot.
What handling notes does GENIQ provide?
Only storage temperature and solvent-compatibility notes when listed on the product page. GENIQ does not provide guidance on preparation or application. Buyers follow their institution’s laboratory protocols.
Are these products for human use?
No. For Research Use Only — Not for Human Use. Not for human or animal consumption.
For Research Use Only — Not for Human Use
Sold exclusively as laboratory research materials. Not for human or animal consumption, clinical use, or household use.
Intended research use: Laboratory and in-vitro research, including analytical characterization and pathway / receptor-binding studies as applicable to this compound. Not for human consumption, clinical use, or diagnostic use on humans.
SS-31 (also known as Elamipretide in research contexts) is a synthetic tetrapeptide designed to target the inner mitochondrial membrane.
It binds to cardiolipin, a key phospholipid required for mitochondrial structural integrity and energy production.
Researchers study SS-31 for its involvement in mitochondrial stability, oxidative-stress responses, and cellular energy pathways.
