Selank is a research peptide used in preclinical laboratory models involving metabolic, mitochondrial, immune, or regenerative pathways.

What is it?

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide developed for investigational and in vitro research use, structurally derived from a fragment of the endogenous immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin. It is designed to interact with central nervous system signaling pathways without direct sedative or hormonal activity.

In preclinical and laboratory research models, Selank has been examined for its influence on neurotransmitter regulation, neuroimmune signaling, and stress-response modulation. These characteristics have made it a compound of interest in experimental studies focused on anxiety-related behavioral models, cognitive processing, and neuroadaptive communication pathways.

Mechanism of Interest

• Tuftsin Analog — Studied as a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin.
• GABAergic Signaling — Investigated for influence on GABA-A receptor expression in neural models.
• Monoamine Balance — Examined for effects on serotonin metabolism in vitro.

Key Research Applications

• Neuropeptide research
• Anxiolytic pathway modeling
• Immunomodulatory peptide studies

HANDLING & STORAGE

Lyophilized: Store at –20°C, protect from light and moisture.

Reconstituted: Store at 2–8°C, avoid freeze–thaw cycles.

RESEARCH USE ONLY

This product is supplied strictly for laboratory, research, and development use. Not for human consumption or therapeutic application.