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AICAR vs SS-31
SS-31 (elamipretide) targets mitochondria directly by stabilizing cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. While AICAR tells cells to make more mitochondria through AMPK and PGC-1alpha signaling, SS-31 improves the function of existing mitochondria. Th
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- SS-31 (elamipretide) targets mitochondria directly by stabilizing cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane. While AICAR tells cells to make more mitochondria through AMPK and PGC-1alpha signaling, SS-31 improves the function of existing mitochondria. These are complementary mechanisms addressing different aspects of mitochondrial health.