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Longevity
Humanin
Molecular Weight
2687.12 Da
Half-Life
~4-6 hours
Dosing Protocol
1-5 mg subcutaneous daily
Key Benefits
Mitochondrial neuroprotectionAnti-apoptotic signalingCognitive preservationCytoprotection
Mechanism of Action
Mitochondria-derived peptide that inhibits apoptosis, protects neurons via STAT3 signaling, and modulates IGF-1/IGFBP-3 axis.
Research Summary
Research demonstrates neuroprotective effects against amyloid-beta toxicity and age-related neurodegeneration in preclinical models.