Description
HNG, formally designated [Gly14]-Humanin or S14G-Humanin, is a synthetic analog of Humanin, a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) that exists as either a 21-amino-acid form (mitochondrial translation) or a 24-amino-acid form (cytoplasmic translation). The synthetic 24-amino-acid form (MAPRGFSCLLLLTSEIDLPVKRRA) is the most widely studied in preclinical research in the context of Alzheimer’s disease.
HNG differs from native Humanin by a single amino acid substitution at position 14, where serine is replaced with glycine. This structural modification has been shown in preclinical studies to confer approximately 1,000-fold greater neuroprotective potency compared to the parent molecule.
| Property | Value |
| PubChem CID | CAS 330936-70-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 2657.21 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₁₈H₂₀₂N₃₄O₃₁S₂ |
| CAS Number | 330936-70-4 |
| Synonyms | HNG, sHNG, S14G-Humanin, [Gly14]-HN, Humanin-G, MAPRGFSCLLLLTGEIDLPVKRRA, and more |
Key Characteristics
Originally derived from the 16S ribosomal RNA region of mitochondrial DNA, Humanin and its analogs represent a class of mitochondrial-derived peptides. They are investigated for their roles in cellular stress response, apoptosis regulation, and metabolic signaling.
HNG has been studied across a range of in vitro and in vivo preclinical models, with data pointing to interactions involving anti-apoptotic pathways, mitochondrial function preservation, and neuroimmune modulation. The compound’s enhanced potency profile relative to native
BC9’s HNG is supplied as a lyophilized powder in a 10mg research vial, manufactured to rigorous purity standards and intended strictly for qualified researchers operating within controlled laboratory environments.
Possible Research Applications
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Neuroprotection & Ischemia Research
Preclinical findings indicate HNG may attenuate neuronal apoptosis following ischemic insult, with rodent cerebral ischemia/reperfusion models demonstrating reduced infarct volume and improved neurological deficit scores in HNG-treated research subjects via PI3K/Akt pathway activation.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Models
In preclinical data from research models suggest HNG may improve morphological and functional outcomes post-injury.
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Retinal Neurodegeneration & AMD Modeling
Preclinical research study suggests HNG may modulate angiogenesis and neurodegeneration marker protein levels.
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Metabolic & Mitochondrial Stress Research
Preclinical evidence suggests HNG may interact with IGF-1 signaling and the trimeric receptor complex (CNTFR/gp130/WSX-1) to influence cellular energy metabolism and oxidative stress responses in research models, with investigators exploring its potential relevance to aging-associated metabolic dysregulation.
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References
- Li F, He Z, Wei L, Wei J, Yu W. Neuroprotective effect of humanin on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury is mediated by a PI3K/Akt pathway. Neurochem Res. 2008;33(7):1371–1379. 🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18590709/
[Li et al., 2008 — studied native Humanin; PI3K/Akt mechanism is consistent with HNG’s established receptor pharmacology and enhanced potency profile in related preclinical models] - Yin Q, Wu L, Zheng L, et al. [Gly14]-Humanin reduces histopathology and improves functional outcome after traumatic brain injury in mice. Neuroscience. 2013;231:70–81. 🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23178909/
- Xu X, Chua KW, Chua CC, Liu CF, Hamdy RC, Chua BH. Protective effects of [Gly14]-Humanin on beta-amyloid-induced PC12 cell death by preventing mitochondrial dysfunction. Neurochem Int. 2009;56(2):159–165. 🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19647029/
- Bhootada Y, Kotla P, Zouache MA, et al. Effects of Humanin G (HNG) on inflammation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Sci Rep. 2022;12(1):7286. 🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35576057/








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