Elamipretide · MTP-131 · Bendavia
| Classification | Synthetic cell-permeable tetrapeptide; mitochondria-targeted |
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| Amino acid sequence | D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 |
| Molecular formula | C32H49N9O5 |
| Molecular weight | 639.79 g/mol |
| CAS number | 736992-21-5 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| Reported half-life | Short in circulation, but the peptide concentrates in mitochondria, so tissue residence differs markedly from plasma kinetics. |
International orders have a 3-vial minimum per product. Case pricing shown is international; US warehouse case pricing may differ and is shown at checkout.
An aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide developed by Szeto and Schiller that selectively associates with cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Its alternating aromatic/cationic motif allows cell penetration without a transporter.
The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.
| Lyophilized powder | Store lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. Stable for extended periods while dry. |
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| After reconstitution | After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8 °C and use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Shipping | Ships at ambient temperature; lyophilized peptide is stable in transit. |
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| Vial | 1 vial (US) | 3 vials (Intl) | Case of 5 | Case of 10 | Stock |
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| 10mg | — | $132 | $150 | $290 | International |
| 50mg | — | $333 | $400 | $750 | International |
$20 flat USA shipping · solutioning available at $10/vial · Denver stock ships within 1 business day of order confirmation.