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Elamipretide

Also known as Forzinity · SS-31 · MTP-131 · Bendavia

The approved indication is improvement of muscle strength in people with Barth syndrome who meet label criteria. A separate phase 3 trial in primary mitochondrial myopathy did not improve its walking or fatigue primary endpoints.

Mixed evidenceFDA approved
Evidence maturity
Developing record
Regulatory status
FDA approved
Recorded outcomes
3
Indexed sources
3
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Summary

A mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide with accelerated FDA approval for a narrow Barth syndrome indication.

What is Elamipretide being studied for?

Barth syndrome and mitochondrial research

How is it thought to work?

Binds cardiolipin and localizes to the inner mitochondrial membrane, where it is intended to support mitochondrial structure and function.

Recorded outcomes

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3 graded outcomes and 3 sources for Elamipretide.

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