Humanin Peptide May Be New Drug Target For Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease

Recent studies have shown that the mitochondrial peptide Humanin (HN) protects against neuronal cell death such as happens in Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report that a small infusion of HN is a potent regulator of insulin metabolism, significantly improving overall insulin sensitivity and sharply decreasing the glucose levels of diabetic rats.

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