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What is SS-31 (Elamipretide)?
SS-31 (Elamipretide) is a mitochondrial peptide studied for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and primary mitochondrial myopathy. A tetrapeptide that selectively binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilizing cristae structure, preserving electron transport efficiency, and reducing reactive oxygen species production.