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RESEARCH GREYP-020
Longevity

Humanin

24-amino acid mitochondrial-encoded peptide. Cytoprotective signaling against apoptosis, neurodegeneration, metabolic stress.

ExperimentalLongevity
Typical dose5-10 mg
Frequencyweekly, subcutaneous
Half-life0.5h
Citations indexed31
DeliveryInjectable
Half-life~30min
EvidenceExperimental
Citations31
Synergy checkCompareReconstitution calc
Research grey

This compound sits in research-grey territory. The caveats below carry more weight than for FDA-approved entries — read them.

Mechanism

Encoded in 16S rRNA gene. First mitochondrial-derived peptide identified (2003). Humanin levels decline with age. Strong preclinical neuroprotection (Alzheimer models, stroke). Human evidence limited to observational biomarker correlations. Sister peptides MOTS-c and SHLP series form an emerging class.

Specifics
Cellular aging concernsMitochondrial energy decline
Caveats

No published human RCTs. All efficacy claims extrapolated from preclinical work or correlation studies.

sequence · 24 aa
MAPRGFSCLLLLTSEIDLPVKRRA
Evidence levelExperimental
Regulatory statusResearch-grey
DNA / pharmacogenomicsLow — Mitochondrial haplogroup interest theoretical.
Claims & evidence

Per-claim grading. Each claim is graded independently — same peptide, different claims can carry different grades.

  • DMechanistic / anecdotal

    Humanin — primary mechanism: 24-amino acid mitochondrial-encoded peptide. cytoprotective signaling against apoptosis, neurodegeneration, metabolic stress.

    2 supporting referencesVerified 5d ago
References

External links to PubMed searches, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA materials. We do not host papers — we point at canonical sources.

  • PubMedEN
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    PubMed — Humanin
  • ReviewJA
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    J-STAGE — Japanese aging research
Reconstitution calculatorHumanin

Pre-filled with this compound's published dose range: 5-10 mg · weekly, subcutaneous

Concentration2.50 mg/mL
Draw volume3.000 mL
Insulin syringe300.0 u
Doses per vial0
U-100 syringe — fill to indicatorU-100 · 1 mL
0u25u50u75u100u
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Draw volume exceeds 100 units (1 mL). Either reduce dose or split into multiple injections.

Calculator is a discussion tool. Verify reconstitution + dosing with a qualified provider. Stack is not a prescription source. Use sterile technique and inspect every vial.

RESEARCH GREYP-020

Research-grey

Humanin5-10 mg · weekly, subcutaneous
Discussion guide, not prescription

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