Not for human consumption, veterinary use, or clinical administration. Sold exclusively to qualified laboratories and researchers for in-vitro study.
SS-31, also known as Elamipretide or MTP-131, is a synthetic tetrapeptide belonging to the Szeto-Schiller peptide family, designed to selectively target the inner mitochondrial membrane. Its studied mechanism centres on its interaction with cardiolipin — a phospholipid unique to the inner mitochondrial membrane that plays a structural and functional role in the electron transport chain and in ATP synthase activity.
Research has explored SS-31's reported effects on mitochondrial membrane potential, cristae architecture, and electron-transport-chain efficiency in preclinical models. Studies have investigated how cardiolipin interaction relates to cytochrome c binding and to the structural organisation of respiratory supercomplexes — questions central to understanding mitochondrial bioenergetics at the molecular level.
SS-31 has also featured in models examining ischaemia-reperfusion injury biology, heart-failure-related mitochondrial dysfunction, and ageing-associated bioenergetic decline, where mitochondrial membrane integrity is a key variable. Its combination of membrane targeting and bioenergetic relevance has made it one of the more widely cited compounds in mitochondria-targeted peptide research.
myPEPT supplies SS-31 (catalogue MYP2S) in 10 mg vials at ≥99% verified purity with a Certificate of Analysis from independent lab testing. Lyophilised and shipped across the EU in research-grade packaging.
What researchers should know: SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a research peptide supplied for laboratory use only. It is not intended for human consumption or injection in any form. Handle and store it in accordance with your institution's protocols for mitochondria-targeted research compounds.
For research use only. This product is intended exclusively for in-vitro research and laboratory applications. Not approved for human or animal consumption, medical treatment, or therapeutic use.

