01 /What it is
Humanin is a 24 amino acid peptide encoded by a mitochondrial open reading frame within the 16S rRNA region. It is one of the most studied mitochondrially derived peptides in longevity research.
02 /How it works
In research models, Humanin is studied in pathways related to mitochondrial signaling, the BAX apoptotic pathway, and the formyl peptide receptor FPRL1. It is a reference compound in mitochondrially derived peptide research.
03 /What researchers explore it for
Researchers have explored Humanin in longevity research, in mitochondrial signaling research, and in cellular protection model research.
04 /Safety and interactions
Humanin is for laboratory research use only and is not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
05 /Research notes
Peptide family: mitochondrially derived peptides. Frequently compared with MOTS-c. Commonly researched alongside MOTS-c in mitochondrial research.
Related peptides
MOTS-c