Sequence
7 amino acids
Origin
Synthetic analogue of tuftsin
Research Dose
250-500 mcg intranasally in research protocols
Category
Nootropic
How It Works
Selank is a synthetic analogue of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It influences the concentration of monoamine neurotransmitters and induces metabolism of serotonin. It has been studied for both its anxiolytic and nootropic properties.
Key Benefits
Studied for anxiolytic effects
May enhance cognitive function
Supports immune modulation
Potential nootropic effects
Research Highlights
Approved in Russia as an anxiolytic medication
Studies show BDNF expression increase
Research demonstrates modulation of IL-6 expression
Clinical trials in Russia for generalized anxiety disorder
Available Forms
- Nasal spray
- Lyophilized powder
Legal Status
Approved medication in Russia. Research chemical in US, EU, UK. Not FDA-approved.
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