SS-31, developmentally known as Elamipretide, is a synthetic tetrapeptide that has drawn significant interest in mitochondrial biology research circles. This article summarizes what the compound is, how it is characterized analytically, and what “purity...
Certificates of Analysis (COAs) can look intimidating if you’re new to sourcing research peptides. This guide breaks down exactly what each line item means and how our Standard, High Purity, and Ultra-Pure Research grades differ. Key COA Fields Lot/Batch Number...
Improper storage is one of the most common causes of peptide degradation in a lab setting. This article covers general best practices for handling lyophilized (freeze-dried) research peptides like SS-31. Before Reconstitution Store lyophilized powder at -20°C,...
Mitochondrial-targeted compounds represent an active area of preclinical research. This article gives a high-level, non-clinical overview of why this research area has grown and what analytical standards researchers typically look for when sourcing study material. Why...
The research peptide market includes suppliers with widely varying testing standards. Here are the questions we think every lab should ask before ordering. Questions to Ask Any Supplier Is every batch independently tested, or only occasionally spot-checked? Does the...
