{"product_id":"ss-31","title":"SS-31","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSS-31 (elamipretide, also designated MTP-131) is a synthetic, cell-permeable tetrapeptide with an alternating aromatic–cationic structure (D-Arg-2′,6′-dimethyltyrosine-Lys-Phe-NH₂). It belongs to the Szeto-Schiller family of mitochondria-targeted peptides and is one of the most extensively characterised compounds in mitochondrial medicine research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSS-31 concentrates selectively in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it binds cardiolipin — the signature phospholipid that organises the membrane's cristae architecture and anchors the electron transport chain. By stabilising cardiolipin, SS-31 restores proper cristae curvature, improves the coupling efficiency of oxidative phosphorylation, and reduces the electron leakage that generates reactive oxygen species. Importantly, it is not an antioxidant that scavenges free radicals after the fact; it addresses the structural cause of their overproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the research shows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncreased ATP output and improved respiratory efficiency in energy-demanding tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSubstantial reduction in mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and oxidative damage markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRestoration of muscle function and fatigue resistance in models of age-related mitochondrial decline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePreservation of cardiac and renal tissue in ischaemia-reperfusion injury models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProtection of cristae structure in models of primary mitochondrial myopathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause mitochondrial efficiency underlies endurance, recovery and cellular longevity, SS-31 has become a reference compound in bioenergetics research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Space Pep","offers":[{"title":"10 mg","offer_id":49063992361204,"sku":null,"price":7600.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mg - Kit (4 vials)","offer_id":49063992393972,"sku":null,"price":27600.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/2644\/1460\/files\/SS-31.png?v=1785759757","url":"https:\/\/www.spacepep.net\/products\/ss-31","provider":"Space Pep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}