Menu
Peptide Database
Results
No peptides found
Featured

Use search to browse all 100+ peptides

Humanin

HN, S14G-Humanin

A mitochondrial-derived peptide that protects against apoptosis, oxidative stress, and has potential in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases.

Quick Stats
Studies 491
Trials 100
Formula C119H204N34O32S2
Clear All
Utility 2
pubmed Jun 10, 2021

Protective Mechanism of Humanin Against Oxidative Stress in Aging-Related Cardiovascular Diseases.

Cai. He H; Liu. Yunxia Y; Men. Hongbo H; Zheng. Yang Y

Humanin is a tiny protein made by our mitochondria that can shield heart and blood‑vessel cells from damage caused by too many reactive oxygen molecules, which are linked to age‑related heart problems. The paper reviews how humanin activates several internal “defense” pathways, suggesting it could become a drug for conditions like atherosclerosis or heart failure, but it doesn’t give any dosing or real‑world usage tips yet.

Utility 2
pubmed Mar 16, 2022

The Molecular Structure and Role of Humanin in Neural and Skeletal Diseases, and in Tissue Regeneration.

Zhu. Sipin S; Hu. Xiaoyong X; Bennett. Samuel S; Xu. Jiake J; Mai. Yuliang Y

Humanin is a tiny protein made by mitochondria that helps cells survive stress by blocking death signals inside the cell and by talking to surface receptors when released outside. It’s linked to protection against brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart problems, and may influence bone and cartilage health, hinting it could aid tissue repair.

Utility 2
pubmed Jul 29, 2020

Mechanisms of protection of retinal pigment epithelial cells from oxidant injury by humanin and other mitochondrial-derived peptides: Implications for age-related macular degeneration.

Sreekumar. Parameswaran G PG; Kannan. Ram R

Humanin and related tiny proteins from mitochondria can protect eye cells from damage caused by oxidative stress, which is linked to age‑related macular degeneration (AMD). The review highlights how these peptides improve mitochondrial health, reduce cell aging, and may be used in future eye‑drop or injection therapies, but no specific dosing or ready‑to‑use protocol is provided yet.

Utility 2
pubmed Jul 15, 2020

Role of humanin, a mitochondrial-derived peptide, in cardiovascular disorders.

Rochette. Luc L; Meloux. Alexandre A; Zeller. Marianne M; Cottin. Yves Y; Vergely. Catherine C

Humanin is a tiny protein made by mitochondria that can calm down cell stress and protect blood vessels. It blocks part of the cell’s energy factories, lowering harmful oxidative stress, and has shown promise in helping with diabetes and heart‑related problems. Researchers think it could become a useful blood test marker for heart health or even a future treatment, but we still need more concrete data before using it in everyday biohacking protocols.

Utility 2
pubmed Nov 18, 2020

Interaction of amyloid beta with humanin and acetylcholinesterase is modulated by ATP.

Atali. Sarah S; Dorandish. Sadaf S; Devos. Jonathan J; Williams. Asana A; Price. Deanna D; Taylor. J...

The study shows that adding ATP can change how the peptide humanin sticks to the harmful amyloid‑beta protein: ATP makes humanin bind more strongly and weakens the link between amyloid‑beta and the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. This effect was seen in lab‑grown lung‑cancer cells, but it didn’t change cell survival or the amount of amyloid‑beta aggregates.

Utility 2
pubmed Sep 2, 2022

Colivelin, a synthetic derivative of humanin, ameliorates endothelial injury and glycocalyx shedding after sepsis in mice.

Urban. Catherine C; Hayes. Hannah V HV; Piraino. Giovanna G; Wolfe. Vivian V; Lahni. Patrick P; O'Co...

In a mouse model of severe infection, giving the humanin‑based peptide colivelin right after the disease started helped protect blood‑vessel lining and the tiny sugar coat (glycocalyx) that keeps vessels healthy, reduced inflammation, and improved survival when used with antibiotics.

Utility 2
pubmed Jan 21, 2023

Novel Insights into Mitochondrial DNA: Mitochondrial Microproteins and mtDNA Variants Modulate Athletic Performance and Age-Related Diseases.

Kumagai. Hiroshi H; Miller. Brendan B; Kim. Su-Jeong SJ; Leelaprachakul. Naphada N; Kikuchi. Naoki N...

This paper reviews tiny proteins made by mitochondria, like humanin, that might affect how well we perform in sports and how we age. It explains that scientists have just started discovering these micro‑proteins and think they could be important, but it doesn’t give any specific ways to use them yet.

Utility 2
pubmed May 16, 2022

Effect of Humanin G (HNG) on inflammation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Nashine. Sonali S; Cohen. Pinchas P; Wan. Junxiang J; Kenney. M Cristina MC

The study found that people with age‑related macular degeneration (AMD) have lower levels of the peptide humanin in their blood, and that adding a lab‑made version called Humanin G to eye‑cell models reduced many inflammation‑related proteins. This suggests humanin might help calm inflammation linked to AMD, but the work was done in cells, not in people.

Utility 2
pubmed Jan 1, 2021

The protective effects of S14G-humanin (HNG) against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- induced inflammatory response in human dental pulp cells (hDPCs) mediated by the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.

Zhang. Ping P; Cui. Zhiqiang Z; Li. Shuai S

A lab study showed that a modified version of the natural peptide humanin (called S14G‑humanin) can calm down inflammation in human dental pulp cells that were exposed to bacterial toxins. It lowered several inflammatory chemicals and blocked a key inflammation‑signaling pathway, suggesting it might help protect teeth from pulpitis, but the work was done in a dish, not in people.

Utility 2
pubmed Jan 15, 2023

Mitochondrial stress and mitokines in aging.

Burtscher. Johannes J; Soltany. Afsaneh A; Visavadiya. Nishant P NP; Burtscher. Martin M; Millet. Gr...

This review explains that humanin is a tiny protein made by mitochondria that helps cells talk to each other about stress. Exercise and good lifestyle habits can boost its healthy levels, which may support aging and overall health, but both too little and too much can be harmful.

Utility 2
pubmed Aug 30, 2021

S14G-humanin (HNG) protects retinal endothelial cells from UV-B-induced NLRP3 inflammation activation through inhibiting Egr-1.

Shi. Dejing D; Zhou. Xuemei X; Wang. Hongxia H

The study shows that a modified version of the peptide humanin (called HNG) can protect eye blood‑vessel cells in a dish from UV‑B‑induced inflammation by blocking a chain of proteins (Egr‑1 → TXNIP → NLRP3) that leads to harmful cytokine release. This protective effect was seen only in cell culture, not in animals or people.

Utility 2
pubmed Jun 26, 2020

HNG, A Humanin Analogue, Promotes Hair Growth by Inhibiting Anagen-to-Catagen Transition.

Kim. Sung Min SM; Kang. Jung-Il JI; Yoon. Hoon-Seok HS; Choi. Youn Kyung YK; Go. Ji Soo JS; Oh. Sun...

The study shows that HNG, a lab‑made version of the peptide humanin, can make hair‑follicle cells grow faster and keep hair in the growth phase longer in mice, mainly by turning on growth‑signaling pathways and boosting VEGF. It’s an early‑stage animal experiment, so we don’t yet know how it works in people or what dose to use.

Utility 2
pubmed Apr 24, 2024

Single cell transcriptomics of cerebrospinal fluid cells from patients with recent-onset narcolepsy.

Huth. Alina A; Ayoub. Ikram I; Barateau. Lucie L; Gerdes. Lisa Ann LA; Severac. Dany D; Krebs. Stefa...

Researchers looked at the cells in spinal fluid from people with narcolepsy and found that two genes that make humanin‑like peptides (MTRNR2L12 and MTRNR2L8) are turned on much more than in other brain disease patients. This hints that the humanin pathway might be linked to narcolepsy, but the study didn’t test any treatments.

Utility 2
pubmed Feb 24, 2023

Mitochondrial-Encoded Peptide MOTS-c, Diabetes, and Aging-Related Diseases.

Kong. Byung Soo BS; Lee. Changhan C; Cho. Young Min YM

This review explains that tiny proteins made by mitochondria, like MOTS‑c and humanin, help control how cells use energy and respond to insulin, which matters for diabetes and aging. While it points to their potential as future treatments, it doesn’t give concrete dosing or protocols for everyday use.

Utility 2
pubmed May 10, 2022

The protective effects of S14G-humanin on gestational diabetes mellitus symptoms.

Jiang. Huiling H; Xu. Ying Y; Cao. Liqiong L

In a mouse study, a modified version of the peptide humanin (called S14G‑humanin) helped lower blood sugar, raise insulin, improve cholesterol numbers, and protect the placenta from stress and inflammation, leading to healthier babies. While the results look promising, they’re only in animals, so we don’t yet know how to use this in people.

Utility 2
pubmed Oct 7, 2021

The role of humanin in natural stress tolerance: An underexplored therapeutic avenue.

Wijenayake. Sanoji S; Storey. Kenneth B KB

Humanin is a tiny protein from mitochondria that helps cells survive stress, inflammation, and oxidative damage. This review points out that animals like hibernators and freeze‑tolerant species naturally have similar humanin‑like peptides, and studying them could uncover new anti‑aging or disease‑fighting pathways, but it doesn’t give any direct dosing or supplement advice.

Utility 2
pubmed Oct 7, 2021

The role of humanin in the regulation of reproduction.

Lei. Hui H; Rao. Meng M

Humanin is a tiny protein made by mitochondria that seems to protect male and female reproductive cells from damage caused by stress and cell death. The paper says it could one day be used to help with infertility, birth control, or conditions like PCOS, but it doesn’t give any concrete ways to use it now.

Utility 2
pubmed Jul 23, 2021

Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Age Related Macular Degeneration, Role in Pathophysiology, and Possible New Therapeutic Strategies.

Bilbao-Malavé. Valentina V; González-Zamora. Jorge J; de la Puente. Miriam M; Recalde. Ser...

This review says that problems in mitochondria and the cell’s stress system help cause age‑related macular degeneration (AMD). It notes that several antioxidants, including the peptide humanin, might protect eye cells by easing this stress, but it doesn’t give any specific dosing or treatment plan.