Neuroactive
Dihexa
PNB-0408
- Molecular format
- Peptidomimetic
Peptidomimetic
Research contextPredominantly preclinical
Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.
An experimental angiotensin-derived peptidomimetic. A frequently cited 2014 paper on its proposed procognitive mechanism was retracted in 2025.
- Family
- Angiotensin-derived peptidomimetic
- Research frame
- Proposed HGF/c-Met-related signaling
- Molecular format
- Peptidomimetic
Read the evidence
Retracted work must not be treated as affirmative evidence. Independent replication is needed before accepting mechanistic or cognitive claims.
Resolve the identity
Dihexa is not angiotensin IV itself. Identity does not resolve the reliability of a paper studying it.