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| Attribute | 5-Amino-1MQ | Humanin |
|---|---|---|
| In one sentence | A small molecule — not strictly a peptide — investigated for its effect on an enzyme involved in metabolism. | The first mitochondrial-derived peptide identified, studied for cell survival and metabolic signalling. |
| Class | Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor | Mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) |
| Evidence level | Preclinical | Preclinical |
| What that means | Studied in animals, but not yet meaningfully tested in people. Animal results often do not carry over. | Studied in animals, but not yet meaningfully tested in people. Animal results often do not carry over. |
| Research status | Early research | Early research |
| Categories | Metabolism + Energy, Muscle + Performance | Metabolism + Energy, Brain + Mood |
| Main mechanisms | Not yet documented | Not yet documented |
| Key limitations | Not yet documented | Not yet documented |
| Studies listed | None yet | None yet |