Got a study design ready? Your peptide research is only ever as reliable as the compounds you base your data on. We\u2019re a science and research company based in Switzerland \u2014 where we run a WHO\/GMP and ISO 9001:2015 certified lab \u2014 and we\u2019ll make sure the quality of the compound you\u2019re studying is as dependable as your hypothesis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Start your peptide study with Selank from CellPeptides, and benefit from:<\/span><\/p>\n Long-term studies depend on a reliable supply chain. We run a tight ship, so your science won\u2019t be thrown off by unexpected interruptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selank resulted from the same research as Semax \u2014 Russian pharmacologist Dr Nikolai Myasoedov and his team at the Russian Academy of Sciences developed it after studying the natural analogue Tuftsin. Its main job is to support the immune system by triggering the production of cells that hunt pathogens down to destroy them, but it also does something else. Boost brain function and soothe anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selank is a modified version that stabilizes Tuftsin (so it can be used in research) and strengthens its effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Curious what they are, exactly? That\u2019s where Selank gets complicated. Because it does a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n Regulation of the GABA system \u2014 for balanced anxiety-fighting action that doesn\u2019t sedate or induce addiction \u2014 is the first benefit. Selank also, however, normalizes serotonin and dopamine levels, making stressful situations more manageable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Beside that, Selank studies have demonstrated that the peptide upregulates BDNF \u2014 needed for memory-building and learning. That puts it firmly into nootropic territory. Unusual for an anti-anxiety compound, but welcome. Selank is still under study in this area, but this is the mechanism hypothesized to be associated with its observed antidepressant effects.<\/span><\/p>\n Finally? Researchers discovered, over the course of other studies, that Selank prevents enzymes from breaking down enkephalins. These natural opioid peptides dull the experience of pain and stress. (Yes, \u201cfeel-good chemicals.\u201d)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Intrigued yet? Wait until you hear what studies have looked at so far.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selank is an approved prescription medication in Russia and other former Soviet countries. There, it\u2019s mostly used to treat anxiety and fatigue related to illness and mood disorders. Selank has a long history in those areas, but newer research has also investigated other potential applications. Need to get up to speed before you define your own hypothesis? Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most interesting research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The anti-anxiety potential has already been well and truly established. Selank studies consistently show that this neuropeptide fights anxiety. The fact that Selank doesn\u2019t have the same sedating, addictive effects as benzos (still a common treatment option) gives it huge potential as an alternative treatment option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Even more interesting is the finding that Selank can actively block the sedating effects of two benzos, Diazepam and Olanzapine \u2014 meaning patients can potentially reap their benefits without their side effects if they are simultaneously treated with Selank. [1<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n Anxiety itself impairs cognitive performance, but research has also looked at the nootropic potential of Selank beyond that. Its effects on BDNF and neurotransmitter balance give it the potential to boost memory, learning, and attention. So far, research has focused on brain function under stress. [2<\/a>, 3<\/a>] Could Selank also give cognition a power-up with baseline stress levels? Future investigations are sure to pay attention to that possibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a peptide that fights inflammation, protects brain tissue, and creates a neuroplastic state more open to learning and adaptation \u2014 all important after a brain injury. Studies were always going to look at its potential to help people heal faster and more completely after stroke and TBI. That\u2019s still an active area of research (in which Selank and Semax are often studied together, especially in Russia), but the results have been impressive so far. Selank seems to improve recovery, specifically brain and motor function, after stroke and trauma. [4<\/a>, 5<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n This one goes back to Tuftsin, on which Selank was modeled. Research confirms that Selank impacts inflammatory processes \u2014 it increases IL-6 (which boosts immune cell production), and lowers TNF-\u03b1 (which causes harmful inflammation). [6<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Could it be used to treat viral infections, strengthen immune systems weakened by illness, or even become an everyday immune booster? That\u2019s a real possibility that calls for further study.<\/span><\/p>\n Research into Selank\u2019s analgesic effects is still in its early stages, true, but studies do exist \u2014 and it\u2019s one of the most exciting areas of investigation because it works directly in concert with nature itself. It\u2019s already been demonstrated that Selank slows the degradation of enkephalins. These opioid peptides kick in during times of stress and pain to make a bad situation slightly more bearable. [7<\/a>] Selank has a support role here. It\u2019s not a painkiller, but it might help the body\u2019s own pain relief system stay active for longer \u2014 and thereby still achieve an analgesic effect.<\/span><\/p>\n Demonstrated effects \u2014 some of which Selank is already in clinical use for in Russia and beyond \u2014 include fighting anxiety, protecting and regenerating brain health, strengthening the immune system, and improving focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selank is most likely to be of interest to researchers looking at future applications in the treatment of:<\/span><\/p>\n Selank doesn\u2019t only have potential as a treatment for disorders, on the other hand. Research that looks into its nootropic effects \u2014 for optimization, not healing \u2014 could be equally revolutionary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dosing protocols are, thanks to an impressive body of research and a history of clinical use, fairly well-established. They heavily depend on the research goal and model. Daily doses of 100 to 600 mcg per day are often cited in the literature. Intranasal administration is common, but subcutaneous administration is also often pursued.<\/span><\/p>\n In that case, dry Selank (shipped that way for stability) has to be prepared for research through reconstitution. Slowly inject bacteriostatic water \u2014 such as 2 mL for a 5 mg vial \u2014 into a sterile vial of Selank after wiping both down with alcohol wipes. Selank might have an observed anti-stress effect, but it\u2019s more vulnerable itself. Roll or swirl the vial, rather than shaking it. Be patient, because this takes a while.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once the solution is clear, refrigerated Selank is safe for use in multi-dose applications for longer-term studies. It typically stays stable for ~30-60 days.<\/span><\/p>\n A tool you might find useful is our peptide dosage calculator<\/a>. Feel free to check it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Does Selank have potential as an anti-inflammatory peptide?<\/b><\/p>\n Selank studies have shown that it influences cytokine production. It reduces the action of pro-inflammatory cytokines while upregulating others, which calms overactive immune responses and brings the body back into balance. So yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Have studies observed any effects on sleep?<\/b><\/p>\n Not directly \u2014 but less anxiety does generally lead to better sleep. That explains anecdotal reports that Selank improves sleep quality.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the potential neuro-cognitive applications of Selank?<\/b><\/p>\n Selank is primarily a non-sedative anxiolytic. It improves functioning under stress and boosts DBNF for better learning and neuroplasticity. Beyond the potential application in mood disorders and intense stress, Selank has also been studied in the context of recovery from stroke and traumatic brain injury.<\/span><\/p>\n Why are Selank and Semax studied together?<\/b><\/p>\n Selank is calming and anti-inflammatory. Semax, developed by the same team of scientists, is a stronger nootropic. The complementary effects make them an interesting combination for researchers.<\/span><\/p>\n Hoe zou het leven zijn \u2014 wat zou het zijn <\/span>mogelijk<\/span><\/i> \u2014 als angstremmende medicijnen niet gepaard gingen met een nooit optrekkende mentale mist? Als stress kon worden behandeld zonder slaperigheid? Miljoenen mensen die anxiolytica gebruiken zouden dat graag willen weten. Onderzoek naar Selank geeft antwoorden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Selank<\/strong> \u2013 een kalmerende, nootropische peptide vertraagt niet het hele centrale zenuwstelsel om een \u200b\u200bracend en angstig brein tot rust te brengen. Het is veel nauwkeuriger. Selank harmoniseert in plaats daarvan de neurotransmitters die ontregeld raken in angstige toestanden<\/strong> \u2014 voornamelijk GABA, serotonine en dopamine. Dat heeft, zo tonen studies aan, het potentieel om angst weg te vagen. Selank is niet alleen geen kalmeringsmiddel, maar kan als nootropic juist de helderheid en focus vergroten.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tot nu toe gaat het goed, maar de potenti\u00eble toepassingen houden daar niet op. Net als het natuurlijke peptide waar Selank op is gebaseerd, tuftsine, doet het nog iets anders \u2014 het immuunsysteem reguleren. Het be\u00efnvloedt de genexpressie, past de cytokinebalans aan en vermindert ontstekingen drastisch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Theorie? Dat is het niet alleen. Selank heeft de stap van het laboratorium naar de kliniek al gemaakt in Rusland (waar wetenschappers het voor het eerst synthetiseerden). In de rest van de wereld heeft dit peptide met een dubbel doel onderzoekspotentieel als een krachtige immuunsysteemregulator en een angstremmer die niet ten koste gaat van de helderheid van geest.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":803,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[52,137,53,54],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-802","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-anti-inflammatory-response-research-peptides","product_cat-peptides-for-brain-function-research","product_cat-peptides-for-libido-research","product_cat-peptides-for-tissue-healing-research","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
How Does Selank Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Most Exciting Selank Research to Date \u2014 Observed Effects on Anxiety, Mental Performance, Pain, and Beyond<\/b><\/h2>\n
Selank as an Alternative to Sedative Anti-Anxiety Treatments<\/b><\/h3>\n
Better Cognitive Performance \u2014 Memory, Learning, and Attention<\/b><\/h3>\n
Selank in Stroke Recovery and TBI\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Selank for Immune Health\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
The Role of Selank in Pain Relief<\/b><\/h3>\n
Who Might Consider Researching Selank Peptide?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Common Dosing Protocols for Selank In-Vitro Research Setting<\/b><\/h2>\n
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