Selank

Product Description

Quick Specifications

• Content: 5 mg Selank per vial
• Form: Sterile lyophilized powder in 3 mL glass vial
• Sequence: Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro
• Molecular Formula: C₃₃H₅₇N₁₁O₉
• Molecular Weight: 751.887 g/mol
• CAS Number: 129954-34-3
• Alternative Names: Selanc
• Purity: >99%

Research Applications & Mechanisms

Selank is a synthetic version of Tuftsin, a natural immune-regulating peptide, developed in Russia for anxiety and cognitive research. This enhanced peptide has four extra amino acids that make it more stable and longer-lasting than the original. Clinical trials have tested Selank as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

Anxiety & GABA System Research Selank works like benzodiazepine drugs but without addiction risks or memory problems. It affects 52 genes related to GABA brain signaling - the main system that calms the nervous system. Studies show Selank changes how GABA receptors work, making them more sensitive to the brain's natural calming signals.

Unlike standard anxiety drugs, Selank doesn't cause withdrawal symptoms or amnesia. It reduces anxiety, improves mood, lowers stress, and helps memory and learning at the same time.

Enkephalin Protection & Pain Research Selank protects the body's natural pain-killing peptides called enkephalins. People with anxiety often break down these natural pain killers too quickly. Selank blocks the enzymes that destroy enkephalins, helping them last longer and work better. This may explain why Selank helps with both anxiety and pain.

Immune System & Inflammation Studies Research shows Selank affects 34 genes involved in immune responses. It reduces IL-6, an inflammatory protein linked to depression, but only in people who are already sick - not in healthy individuals. This selective action makes it useful for studying anxiety disorders that include fatigue, headaches, and pain.

Selank also affects immune system development genes, particularly BcI6, which helps shape how the immune system grows. This makes it valuable for studying connections between immunity and mental health.

Memory & Learning Enhancement Selank improves memory beyond just reducing anxiety effects. Animal studies show it makes memory traces more stable, helping the brain store information better. This happens even when anxiety levels are normal, proving Selank directly boosts brain function.

The peptide changes 36 different genes in the hippocampus (memory center), mostly affecting how brain cells communicate. This may make it easier to form new memories and recall old ones.

Brain Injury Recovery Research Studies suggest Selank can help restore thinking ability after brain damage. Animals given brain toxins and then Selank showed improved cognitive function. This works by affecting the catecholamine system in the brain. Researchers hope this could help people with traumatic brain injuries.

Stress Response Modulation Selank helps control the body's stress response by protecting natural stress-fighting peptides. It works in the brain and adrenal glands to reduce harmful stress effects on memory, learning, and focus. This makes it useful for studying how stress affects thinking.

Clinical Applications Research Human studies show Selank works as well as standard anxiety drugs for reducing worry and fear. It may work even better for severe anxiety cases. When combined with other treatments, it shows the best results for chronic stress conditions.

Selank is the only anxiety treatment that also helps with fatigue and pain symptoms, making it valuable for complex anxiety disorders.

Reconstitution & Storage Mix with bacteriostatic water. Once mixed, keep at 2-8°C and use within 30-60 days. Protect from light.

For Research Purposes Only This product is for laboratory research only by qualified scientists. Not for human use, medical treatment, or veterinary applications. Follow all safety protocols.