Mitochondrial Biology Researcher — Mito Peptides
Dr. Elena Marchetti covers the pre-clinical science of mitochondria-targeted peptides — compounds like SS-31 (elamipretide), MOTS-c, and humanin that interact with mitochondrial membranes, energy production pathways, and cellular aging mechanisms. Her writing focuses on mechanistic depth: not just what a study found, but how the experimental design produced that finding, and what its limitations mean for translational relevance. She has a background in cellular biology and reviews primary literature across mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress, and longevity biology. All content she produces is for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
All articles published on Mito Peptides follow strict editorial guidelines: every factual claim traces back to published research, no medical claims are made, and all content carries a clear "for research purposes only" disclaimer. When study evidence is limited or preliminary, this is stated explicitly in the article.