Selank-10mg

Selank-10mg

🔬 Selank — Overview

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide derived from the endogenous immunopeptide tuftsin. It was developed to study anxiolytic and neuromodulatory effects without sedative or dependency-forming properties. Selank functions as a neuropeptide regulator, influencing neurotransmitter systems involved in stress, mood, and cognition.

📌 Brief Functional Description

• Anxiolytic modulation: Studied for reducing anxiety-related behaviors without sedation.
• Cognitive support: Explored for effects on attention, memory, and stress resilience.
• Neurotransmitter balance: Influences GABAergic and serotonergic signaling pathways.
• Research relevance: Used in neuroscience and psychoneuroimmunology research models.

🧪 Chemical & Structural Information

🔢 CAS Number

• 129954-34-3

🧬 Molecular Formula

• C₃₃H₅₇N₁₁O₉

⚖️ Molecular Weight

• ≈751.9 g/mol (Da)

🧬 Amino Acid Sequence & Structure

• Selank is a linear heptapeptide with the sequence:
  Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro
• The peptide contains no hormonal activity and does not directly stimulate classical endocrine receptors.
• Its structure supports rapid CNS interaction while maintaining stability against enzymatic degradation.

General structural description:

7-amino-acid linear neuropeptide derived from tuftsin 

🧠 Mechanism & Biological Context

• Selank modulates GABA receptor-related pathways, contributing to anxiolytic effects without motor impairment.
• It also influences serotonin and dopamine turnover, supporting mood and cognitive regulation in research models.
• Unlike benzodiazepines, Selank does not act as a direct GABA-A receptor agonist, which explains its non-sedating profile.

⚠️ Safety & Regulatory Notes

• Research Use Only: Selank is not FDA-approved as a therapeutic drug.
• Studied primarily in controlled laboratory and clinical research environments.
• Exhibits low toxicity and no known dependency profile in published research literature.

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