SS-31, also known as elamipretide, is a synthetic tetrapeptide from the Szeto-Schiller series. It is cell-permeable and concentrates in mitochondria, where it binds cardiolipin, a lipid of the inner mitochondrial membrane. It has been studied in cell and animal models of mitochondrial function.
Technical details
| Sequence | D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 (Dmt = 2',6'-dimethyltyrosine) |
|---|---|
| Formula | C32H49N9O5 |
| Molecular weight | 639.8 g/mol |
| CAS | 736992-21-5 |
| PubChem CID | 11764719 |
| Form | Freeze-dried powder, 50 mg per vial |
| Research to date | Extensive published literature |
Lab certificate
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Storage
Store the sealed vial in a freezer at around -20 °C, away from light and moisture.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, and not for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
