SS-31 10mg

Research Overview

SS-31 is an aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide distinguished by selective accumulation in the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it binds cardiolipin — the signature phospholipid of that membrane. Cardiolipin is essential for stabilizing cristae curvature and for organizing electron transport chain supercomplexes; when peroxidized, it destabilizes both. By associating with cardiolipin, SS-31 is reported to protect its structure, preserve cristae architecture, improve electron transport efficiency, and reduce electron leak and consequent reactive oxygen species generation. Unusually among mitochondrial research compounds, it does not depolarize the membrane potential, allowing it to act without uncoupling. Laboratory applications include oxygen consumption rate measurement, cristae imaging by electron microscopy, cardiolipin peroxidation assays, ROS quantification, and models of mitochondrial dysfunction.

Common Research Areas

• Mitochondrial research
• Cardiolipin and membrane biology
• Electron transport chain studies
• Reactive oxygen species assays
• Bioenergetics research
• Cellular ageing models

Key Features

• Presentation: Lyophilized vial at 10 mg
• Category: Longevity & Wellness — wholesale supply only
• Minimum order quantity: 10 units per SKU
• Applied in mitochondrial research and cardiolipin and membrane biology
• Cold-chain handling: store at 2–8°C, protected from light
• Research Use Only — not for human or animal consumption

Product Information

Category

Longevity & Wellness

Format

Lyophilized vial

Strength

10 mg

Minimum Order Quantity

10 units

Wholesale Availability

Wholesale only

Why Researchers Choose This Product

SS-31 is one of very few compounds that targets the inner mitochondrial membrane without collapsing membrane potential, allowing structural and functional effects to be studied independently of uncoupling. That mechanistic precision makes it a benchmark tool in mitochondrial research.

Storage

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SS-31 10mg studied for?

SS-31 is a mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane. It is studied for effects on cristae architecture, electron transport efficiency, and mitochondrial dysfunction in cellular models. Unusually, it acts on the inner mitochondrial membrane without depolarizing membrane potential, allowing structural and functional effects to be studied independently of uncoupling.

What research applications does SS-31 10mg support?

Reported laboratory applications span mitochondrial research, cardiolipin and membrane biology, electron transport chain studies, reactive oxygen species assays, bioenergetics research, and cellular ageing models. SS-31 is one of very few compounds that targets the inner mitochondrial membrane without collapsing membrane potential, allowing structural and functional effects to be studied independently of uncoupling. That mechanistic precision makes it a benchmark tool in mitochondrial research.

What format, strength, and minimum order apply?

SS-31 10mg is supplied as lyophilized vial at 10 mg. The minimum order quantity is 10 units per SKU, and it is available to wholesale buyers only — laboratories, research organizations, distributors, and qualified commercial accounts.

How should this product be stored and handled?

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Is this product suitable for human or animal use?

No. This product is supplied strictly for laboratory and scientific research by qualified professionals. It is not for human or animal consumption, is not intended for human or veterinary use, and is not approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research and analytical purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.