Humanin
Humanin is a research reference peptide composed of 24 amino acids. Structural class: Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP). Reported molecular weight: ~2.8 kDa. Listed for research and educational reference only.
| Also known as | Mitochondrial-Derived Peptide (MDP), Cytoprotection & Neuroprotection |
|---|---|
| Evidence level | Clinical Research |
| Regulatory status | Research-only |
| Molecular weight | ~2.8 kDa |
| Chain length | 24 amino acids |
| Class | Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) |
| Sequence | MAPRGFSCLLLLTSEIDLPVKRRA (Met-Ala-Pro-Arg-Gly-Phe-Ser-Cys-Leu-Leu-Leu-Leu-Thr-Ser-Glu-Ile-Asp-Leu-Pro-Val-Lys) |
| Notes | Encoded by the 16S rRNA (MT-RNR2) gene of the mitochondrial genome, The Gly14 substitution isoform (HNG or S14G-Humanin) replaces Ser14 with Gly and shows substantially greater pot |
| Updated | 2026-10-12 |
For research and educational reference only.