Selank

Description

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the naturally occurring immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg), with an additional Pro-Gly-Pro sequence attached to the C-terminus that enhances metabolic stability. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Selank acts on multiple neurotransmitter systems, influencing serotonergic, dopaminergic, and GABAergic signaling. Research has demonstrated its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing), nootropic (cognition-enhancing), and immunomodulatory properties. Selank has been shown to modulate the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and influence the balance of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-alpha). It does not produce sedation, addiction, or withdrawal effects in studied models, differentiating it from conventional anxiolytics. Supplied as a lyophilized powder. For research use only.