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PE-22-28 vs 5-Amino-1MQ

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Cognitive Enhancement
PE-22-28
Fat Loss & Metabolic
5-Amino-1MQ
Summary
PE-22-28 is a synthetic analog of spadin derived from sortilin, designed to block TREK-1 potassium channels with rapid-onset antidepressant and neurogenic effects. It shows fast-acting depression relief (within 24 hours) and promotes hippocampal neurogenesis.
5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule NNMT (Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) inhibitor that raises intracellular NAD+ levels and promotes fat burning. It is notable for targeting adipose tissue directly, reducing fat cell size and number while increasing metabolic rate.
Half-Life
Relatively short; CNS effects may persist due to neurogenic mechanisms
Estimated 4–8 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Intranasal
Oral
Research
Typical Dose
200–400 mcg
50–100 mg
Frequency
Once daily
Once to twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Rapid-onset antidepressant effects (within 24 hours)
  • Promotes hippocampal neurogenesis
  • Improves cognitive performance and memory
  • Reduces anxiety and depressive behavior
  • Novel mechanism — does not act on serotonin/dopamine/GABA receptors directly
  • May help treatment-resistant depression
  • Neuroprotective effects
  • Raises intracellular NAD+ levels
  • Directly targets adipose tissue for fat reduction
  • Reduces fat cell size and differentiation
  • Increases basal metabolic rate
  • SIRT1 activation for metabolic regulation
  • No stimulant cardiovascular side effects
  • Synergistic with intermittent fasting and caloric restriction
  • May have anti-aging metabolic benefits
Side Effects
  • Generally well tolerated in animal models
  • Limited human data available
  • Possible mild headache or transient mood changes at initiation
  • Injection site reactions (SC)
  • Generally well-tolerated in available studies
  • Mild GI discomfort (rare)
  • Limited long-term human data
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