Synthetic tuftsin analogue

Selank

A synthetic analogue of the immunopeptide tuftsin, studied for anxiolytic and immune-modulating effects.

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Overview

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide based on the immune-active peptide tuftsin, developed in Russian neuropharmacology research for anxiety- and cognition-related endpoints.

How it’s studied to work

Selank is studied for modulation of GABAergic and monoamine signalling and for effects on the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, alongside interactions with enkephalin systems.

Research areas

  • Anxiety-related behavioural models
  • Cognition and stress research
  • Immune / cytokine modulation

Handling & storage

Storage
Lyophilized; store cold.
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water for laboratory reconstitution.

Further reading

Links open external literature databases. Citations are curated starting points, not an exhaustive or endorsing list.

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