5-Amino-1MQ vs SS-31
Two mitochondrial and cofactor compounds, compared by what each molecule is: class, length, mass, origin and what it binds, side by side. Nothing here compares what either one does.
Specification
Side by side
| 5-Amino-1MQ | SS-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Quinolinium small molecule | Synthetic mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide |
| Residues | 4 | |
| Sizes | 50 mg | 10 mg, 50 mg |
Origin and target
Where each one comes from, and what it binds
5-Amino-1MQ
Origin. A small quinolinium molecule rather than a peptide.
Target. Characterised in the literature as an inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase.
Full referenceSS-31
Origin. A synthetic tetrapeptide with an alternating aromatic-cationic motif, also known as elamipretide.
Target. Characterised by its affinity for cardiolipin, a phospholipid of the inner mitochondrial membrane.
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Each one on its own page
Handling
The same for both
Both ship as freeze-dried powder, both mix with bacteriostatic water the same way, and both are stored at minus 20 C out of the light until then. What differs is which breakdown route each sequence is prone to, and the stability guide shows how to read that from the amino acids.
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Documentation
Both tested, both certificates published
Whichever you order, the latest lab certificate is on its product page.