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Mitochondrial

SS-31 (Elamipretide)

Cardiolipin-targeting peptide studied for mitochondrial dysfunction.

Mechanism of Action

A tetrapeptide that selectively binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cristae structure, preserving electron transport efficiency, and reducing reactive oxygen species production.

Research Areas

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Primary mitochondrial myopathy
Age-related muscle dysfunction
Dry AMD (ophthalmology)

Common Research Protocols

Daily subcutaneous clinical trials

Investigated in once-daily subcutaneous regimens for mitochondrial myopathy and HFpEF.

Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.

Cited Research

[1]Neurology·2020

Elamipretide in primary mitochondrial myopathy (MMPOWER-3)

Did not meet primary endpoints but showed signals in subgroup analyses.

Important Considerations

  • Investigational; not FDA-approved.
  • Injection-site reactions are common in trials.

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