{"id":9426,"date":"2026-08-13T15:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T13:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/uncategorized\/ss-31-50-mg\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T13:42:15","slug":"ss-31-50-mg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/research-on-longevity-and-the-slowing-of-aging\/ss-31-50-mg\/","title":{"rendered":"SS-31 50 mg"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row read-more\"  id=\"row-1412520472\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-556556290\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h1>SS-31 50 mg (Elamipretide) \u2013 A Mitochondria-Targeted Tetrapeptide for Research on Cellular Energy Metabolism<\/h1>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Warning:<\/strong> This product is intended exclusively for scientific research and laboratory use. It is not intended for human or veterinary consumption, nor for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any diseases. Sale restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older.<br \/>\n<strong>SS-31<\/strong> (also known as Elamipretide, Bendavia, or MTP-131) is a synthetic, cell-permeable tetrapeptide with the unique ability to selectively accumulate in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It was developed by Prof. Hazel Szeto and Peter Schiller at Cornell Weill Medical College and is in clinical development by Stealth BioTherapeutics. In September 2025, it received FDA approval for Barth syndrome, becoming the first-ever mitochondria-targeted peptide to receive regulatory approval.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-435095339\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Chemical Identity<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other names<\/td>\n<td>Elamipretide, Bendavia, MTP-131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sequence<\/td>\n<td>D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH\u2082<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAS Number<\/td>\n<td>736992-21-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Molecular weight<\/td>\n<td>~640 Da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form<\/td>\n<td>Freeze-dried powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purity<\/td>\n<td>\u226598% (HPLC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2116077549\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Mechanism of action \u2014 cardiolipin binding<\/h2>\n<p>The mechanism of action of SS-31 is fundamentally different from that of most research peptides: its target is not a cell surface receptor, but <strong>cardiolipin<\/strong> \u2014an anionic phospholipid unique to the inner mitochondrial membrane.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Electrostatic guidance:<\/strong> the peptide&#8217;s alternative aromatic-cationic motif electrostatically attracts it to the highly negative potential of the inner mitochondrial membrane<\/li>\n<li><strong>Binding to cardiolipin:<\/strong> SS-31 selectively binds to cardiolipin, thereby concentrating directly in the electron transport chain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stabilization of the crystal structure:<\/strong> prevents the peroxidation of cardiolipin \u2192 preserves the integrity of mitochondrial crystals and ETC supercomplexes<\/li>\n<li><strong>ROS reduction at the source:<\/strong> Unlike antioxidants, which scavenge free radicals only after they have been generated, SS-31 prevents excessive ROS production by maintaining an efficient flow of electrons<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased ATP output:<\/strong> optimization of ETC function \u2192 higher ATP production in cells under metabolic stress<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2121784398\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Areas of Preclinical and Clinical Research<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-547955096\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3>Mitochondrial cardiomyopathy and heart failure<\/h3>\n<p>In a Phase 2 clinical trial for HFrEF (heart failure with reduced ejection fraction), SS-31 demonstrated a 10\u201315% improvement in peak VO\u2082 after 4 weeks of IV administration. For Barth syndrome (a genetic cardiomyopathy caused by cardiolipin defects), improvements were observed in the 6-minute walk test and cardiac stroke volume. <\/p>\n<h3>Renal Protection<\/h3>\n<p>Preclinical models of renal ischemia-reperfusion have demonstrated the preservation of mitochondrial function and a reduction in tubular apoptosis in cell cultures and animal models.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1397603789\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3>Research on Aging and Mitochondrial Dysfunction<\/h3>\n<p>With age, cardiolipin oxidation disrupts ETC supercomplexes\u2014SS-31 is being investigated in animal models of aging as a tool for preserving mitochondrial biogenesis and skeletal muscle function.<\/p>\n<h3>Neuroprotection<\/h3>\n<p>In models of oxidative stress in neuronal cells, SS-31 protects against apoptosis, making it a subject of research into neurodegenerative diseases.<\/p>\n<h3>Ischemic protection (preclinical)<\/h3>\n<p>Models of ischemia-reperfusion injury (heart, kidneys, brain)\u2014SS-31 investigated as a mitochondrial protector during reperfusion.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2030091732\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Clinical Status (July 2026)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Indications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barth Syndrome<\/td>\n<td>Approved by the FDA<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Approved in September 2025 (Elamipretide)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HFrEF (heart failure)<\/td>\n<td>Stage 2\/3<\/td>\n<td>In progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy<\/td>\n<td>Phase 2<\/td>\n<td>In progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age-related macular degeneration<\/td>\n<td>Stage 2<\/td>\n<td>In progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>SS-31, available at jacked.sk, is <strong>a research-grade product<\/strong> (not a clinical product from Stealth BioTherapeutics) intended exclusively for preclinical laboratory research.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-573858029\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contents per package<\/td>\n<td>50 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form<\/td>\n<td>Freeze-dried powder (vial)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purity<\/td>\n<td>\u226598% (HPLC-verified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage \u2013 freeze-dried<\/td>\n<td>\u221220 \u00b0C, protect from light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage \u2013 after reconstitution<\/td>\n<td>2\u20138 \u00b0C, use within 14 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recommended solvent<\/td>\n<td>0.9% NaCl saline solution or sterile water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Intended Use<\/td>\n<td>Exclusively preclinical\/laboratory research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Age Restriction<\/td>\n<td>18+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1444781024\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About SS-31 (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2957311536\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2957311536-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-ss-31,-and-why-is-it-of-interest-to-researchers?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2957311536-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is SS-31, and why is it of interest to researchers?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2957311536-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2957311536-label\">\n\t\t\t\nSS-31 (Elamipretide) is the first mitochondria-targeted peptide to receive FDA approval (Barth syndrome, September 2025). It is of scientific interest due to its unique ability to bind cardiolipin directly to the inner mitochondrial membrane\u2014without receptor mediation.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1996335941\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1996335941-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-difference-between-ss-31-and-common-antioxidants?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1996335941-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the difference between SS-31 and common antioxidants?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1996335941-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1996335941-label\">\n\t\t\t\nCommon antioxidants (vitamins C and E) neutralize free radicals only after they have been formed. SS-31 prevents the excessive production of ROS by optimizing the efficiency of the electron transport chain at its source.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-747063016\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-747063016-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-ss-31-the-same-as-elamipretide?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-747063016-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is SS-31 the same as Elamipretide?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-747063016-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-747063016-label\">\n\t\t\t\nYes. SS-31 is the scientific designation (Szeto-Schiller peptide 31), Elamipretide is the generic pharmaceutical name, and Bendavia is the brand name. The Stealth BioTherapeutics clinical product is a regulated therapeutic agent\u2014SS-31 on jacked.sk is intended solely for research purposes.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4262787962\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4262787962-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-should-ss-31-be-stored?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4262787962-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How should SS-31 be stored?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4262787962-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4262787962-label\">\n\t\t\t\nStore the freeze-dried vial at \u221220 \u00b0C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, store at 2\u20138 \u00b0C and use within 14 days. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/jacked.sk\/kalkulacka-davkovania-peptidu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the dosing calculator<\/a> to determine the exact volume of solvent.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3143971866\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3143971866-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-the-ss-31-intended-for-human-use?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3143971866-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is the SS-31 intended for human use?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3143971866-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3143971866-label\">\n\t\t\t\nNo. This product is intended solely for scientific research and laboratory use. It is not intended for human or veterinary use.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-698712467\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:#fe5000;border-width:1px 1px 1px 1px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n<h4>\u26a0\ufe0f Final Disclaimer<\/h4>\n<p>SS-31 \/ Elamipretide, available at jacked.sk, is a research compound intended exclusively for laboratory and preclinical studies. It is not approved in the EU for human use. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, or diagnostic agent. The seller is not liable for any use contrary to these terms and conditions.<br \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-698712467 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH\u2082, developed in the laboratories of Szeto and Schiller (Cornell). It selectively binds to cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, thereby stabilizing the crystal structure, reducing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) at the source, and increasing ATP output. In September 2025, it received FDA approval for Barth syndrome, becoming the first mitochondria-targeted peptide in history.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purity <strong>\u2265 98%<\/strong> \u2013 Each batch verified by HPLC; COA available upon request<\/li>\n<li>Freeze-dried powder, store at \u221220 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Shipped within 48 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9564,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[154],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9426","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-research-on-longevity-and-the-slowing-of-aging","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9426","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=9426"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9426"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.jacked.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}