What is Humanin?
Humanin is a 24-amino-acid peptide encoded within the mitochondrial genome. It was discovered in 2001 while screening for factors that protect nerve cells from damage linked to Alzheimer’s disease (Hashimoto et al., PNAS, 2001). It was the first of several “mitochondrial-derived peptides”, and has since been studied in cell and animal models of cell survival, metabolism and ageing.
Humanin product specifications
- Compound: Humanin (HN)
- Sequence: MAPRGFSCLLLLTSEIDLPVKRRA (24 amino acids)
- Molecular formula: C119H204N34O32S2
- Molecular weight: about 2687.3 g/mol
- Vial size: 10mg
Regulatory status
Humanin is not an approved medicine in the US, UK, EU or Canada. This product is sold for laboratory research use only.
Related research peptides
- MOTS-c is another mitochondrial-derived peptide.
- FOXO4-DRI is a peptide studied in cellular senescence research.
Handling and research-use notice
Store and handle this material as stated on the label and certificate of analysis for your batch; see our guide to storing research peptides. This product is sold for laboratory research use only. It is not a medicine or supplement and is not for human or veterinary use.
