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Copper nanoregulator with organelle-level precision reprograms COMMD1-Mediated copper homeostasis for myocardial infarction repair.

Zang Q, Qin Z, Ou J, Wang M, Zhou L, Zhou J, Yang X, Shen R, Wang K, Luo Y, Wu H, Mou J and 5 more

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Wu J, Cai X, Du W, Zheng Y, Li Y

Biomaterials2 Jun 2026

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Results from this study9

No result from this study comes from a test of the peptide.

Studies that did not test the peptide alone9

In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. These results are not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  1. 01AnimalNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Pharmacokinetics

    In a mouse myocardial infarction model, Qu@Cu-SS31 accumulated preferentially in infarcted regions.

    In plain wordsIn mice with heart attack, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 collected mainly in the damaged heart area.

    Outcome
    IncreaseAccumulation in infarcted regions
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    myocardial infarction
    Outcome group
    Pharmacokinetics · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Qu@Cu-SS31 exhibited preferential accumulation in infarcted regions, leading to significant functional recovery, reduced infarct size, and enhanced tissue regeneration.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  2. 02AnimalNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In a mouse myocardial infarction model, Qu@Cu-SS31 led to significant functional recovery.

    In plain wordsIn mice with heart attack, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 improved heart function.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFunctional recovery
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    myocardial infarction
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    leading to significant functional recovery, reduced infarct size, and enhanced tissue regeneration.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  3. 03AnimalNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In a mouse myocardial infarction model, Qu@Cu-SS31 reduced infarct size.

    In plain wordsIn mice with heart attack, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 shrank the damaged heart area.

    Outcome
    DecreaseInfarct size
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    myocardial infarction
    Outcome group
    Heart function · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    reduced infarct size, and enhanced tissue regeneration.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  4. 04AnimalNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In a mouse myocardial infarction model, Qu@Cu-SS31 enhanced tissue regeneration.

    In plain wordsIn mice with heart attack, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 improved heart tissue regrowth.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTissue regeneration
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    myocardial infarction
    Outcome group
    Wound healing · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    enhanced tissue regeneration.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  5. 05LabNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    The copper-quercetin-SS31 nanoregulator Qu@Cu-SS31 significantly downregulated COMMD1.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 lowered COMMD1, a regulator of copper balance.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCOMMD1 expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Qu@Cu-SS31 mediated significant downregulation of COMMD1, concomitant with downregulation of Cu transporters CTR1 and CCS.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  6. 06LabNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    Qu@Cu-SS31 downregulated the copper transporters CTR1 and CCS.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 lowered the copper transporters CTR1 and CCS.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCopper transporters CTR1 and CCS
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Receptor activity and mechanism · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    concomitant with downregulation of Cu transporters CTR1 and CCS.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  7. 07LabNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneIn vitro (cells)Efficacy outcome

    Qu@Cu-SS31 showed robust reactive oxygen species scavenging ability.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 cleared reactive oxygen species well.

    Outcome
    DecreaseReactive oxygen species
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Additionally, Qu@Cu-SS31 showed robust reactive oxygen species scavenging ability.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  8. 08LabNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    The COMMD1-Cu-ROS axis regulated by Qu@Cu-SS31 inhibited NLRP3-Caspase-1 dependent pyroptosis.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 blocked a form of inflammatory cell death called pyroptosis.

    Outcome
    DecreaseNLRP3-Caspase-1 dependent pyroptosis
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    This COMMD1-Cu-ROS regulatory axis potently inhibited NLRP3-Caspase-1 dependent pyroptosis, and apoptosis via rebalance of Bcl-2/Bax expression.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

  9. 09LabNot a test of Elamipretide (SS-31) aloneIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    The COMMD1-Cu-ROS axis regulated by Qu@Cu-SS31 inhibited apoptosis through rebalancing Bcl-2/Bax expression.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests, a copper-quercetin nanoregulator carrying SS31 reduced apoptosis by rebalancing Bcl-2 and Bax.

    Outcome
    DecreaseApoptosis via Bcl-2/Bax rebalance
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Cardiovascular

    Source sentences

    Summary
    apoptosis via rebalance of Bcl-2/Bax expression.

    In this study, Elamipretide (SS-31) was a lab tool or a carrier, part of a mix, or the subject of a lab method. This result is not evidence about taking Elamipretide (SS-31).

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  1. Version 2Current

    10 Oct 2026, 08:19 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 02:47 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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