SS-31 (50mg)
SS-31 is a four-residue mitochondria-targeting peptide with an alternating aromatic-cationic motif that carries it across the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it binds cardiolipin. Cardiolipin binding is what distinguishes it from generic antioxidants.
- Purity
- Exceeds 99% (HPLC/MS)
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Presentation
- 50mg vial
- Availability
- In stock
Sold for research, laboratory, or analytical purposes only. Not for human consumption.
About SS-31 (50mg)
The alternating aromatic-cationic motif carries it into mitochondria without a targeting sequence, which is unusual and worth noting in methods.
Like everything in the Peptides range, this vial is lyophilized, sealed, and accompanied by third-party purity documentation for its batch.
Research applications
SS-31 (50mg) appears in the following research contexts. These are descriptions of published laboratory work, not instructions for use:
- Cardiolipin binding and mitochondrial targeting
- Reactive oxygen species assays
- Mitochondrial bioenergetics studies
Product specification
- Product name
- SS-31 (50mg)
- SKU
- CP-SS-31
- Category
- Peptides
- Presentation
- 50mg lyophilized powder
- Purity
- Exceeds 99%, verified by HPLC/MS
- Testing
- Independent US laboratory, per batch
- Availability
- In stock
CAS number, molecular formula and sequence are published per batch on the certificate of analysis.
Handling, reconstitution and storage
Store the sealed vial of lyophilized SS-31 at -20°C, protected from light. Allow it to reach room temperature before opening so that moisture does not condense onto the powder.
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water directed down the inside wall of the vial rather than onto the cake, and swirl instead of shaking — mechanical agitation is the most common cause of degradation in peptide handling. Keep reconstituted solution at 2-8°C and validate its working life for your own assay conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- How is SS-31 (50mg) supplied and stored?
- It ships as a lyophilized powder in a sealed vial. Store the lyophilized product at -20°C protected from light; once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, keep it refrigerated at 2-8°C and use it within the window your protocol validates.
- Is a certificate of analysis available?
- Yes. Every batch is independently tested by a US laboratory and verified to exceed 99% purity by HPLC/MS. Request the COA for your batch number and we will send the report.
- How long does delivery take?
- Orders dispatch within two business days. Delivery is free within the USA on orders over $200.
- Can SS-31 (50mg) be used in humans or animals?
- No. This product is sold strictly for research, laboratory and analytical purposes. Human and animal consumption is prohibited.