Endogenous peptide
Humanin
Humanin is an endogenous signalling peptide with physiological relevance; therapeutic administration remains molecule- and indication-specific.
Evidence confidence
Human
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Animal
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Mechanistic
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending — see editorial links below.
Editorial evidence links exist, but this category has not yet completed Trust Engine assessment.
Safety
Not yet assessed
Trust Engine review pending.
Claimed uses
- Insufficient
- Insufficient
Mechanisms
- not-yet-documented
- Mitochondrial-derived peptide signalling
- Mitochondrial function
Safety notes
Exogenous administration can produce systemic effects and requires indication-specific dosing and monitoring.
Regulation
- Research.
- Regulatory status depends on formulation, indication and jurisdiction.
Last reviewed
12 July 2026