TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES, METABOLIC SYNDROME, MYOCARDIAL INJURY AND NEURODEGENERATION WITH HUMANIN AND ANALOGS THEREOF

摘要

Provided are methods of using humanin and humanin analogs to treat a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, increase insulin sensitivity in a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, treat type-2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and neurodegeneration, treat and prevent myocardial injury, and determine longevity.