Selank
Two small Russian randomized trials exist: one compared Selank with medazepam in generalized anxiety disorder, and one added Selank to phenazepam...
About:
A synthetic heptapeptide analogue of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, studied in Russian clinical trials for anxiety.
What does this peptide do?
Backed by human trial data, narrower than the strongest evidence. Research focuses on anxiety.
Anxiety research
Two small Russian randomised trials in anxiety disorders.
Evidence grade
BHighest evidence grade among the graded claims: B. Grades reflect study strength, not benefit.
What are the benefits and side effects of this peptide
What research says it may help with
- Two small Russian randomized trials exist: one compared Selank with medazepam in generalized anxiety disorder, and one added Selank to phenazepam in anxiety disorders.
- Evidence for the proposed GABA-related mechanism comes from animal and cell studies.
Who should avoid it
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Children and adolescents
- People taking prescription psychiatric medication, where no interaction data has been published
- Known hypersensitivity to peptide preparations
See the safety section. Absence of a flag is not evidence of safety.
A grade reflects evidence strength, not a recommendation to use this compound; a strong grade can attach to a harmful effect.
How to store this peptide
Typically sold as a nasal solution or a lyophilized powder. Opened or reconstituted solutions are perishable, need refrigeration, and require clean handling to avoid contamination.
Lyophilized storage
Store at −20 °C, protected from light.
Reconstituted storage
Keep at 2–8 °C and use within a short period. For longer storage, aliquot and freeze at −20 °C.
Storage Handling
Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Let the vial reach room temperature before opening.
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