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Research summary

Selank — clinical & mechanistic profile

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin with additional glyproline residues, developed in Russia and investigated for anxiolytic, neuropeptide-signalling, neuroprotective, and immunomodulatory effects through GABAergic and neurotransmitter system modulation.

Research status

mixed

Sequence

Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro

Molecular weight

751.88 g/mol

Molecular formula

C33H57N11O9

Studied applications

  • Anxiolytic effects: demonstrates activity comparable to low-dose benzodiazepines without sedation or dependence
  • GABAergic modulation: allosterically affects GABA-A receptors, increasing GABA binding affinity
  • Neuropeptide-Signalling research: studied for neuropeptide signalling, memory, and attention effects
  • Immunomodulation: influences IL-6 expression, T helper cell balance, and enkephalin stabilization as tuftsin analog
  • BDNF elevation: rapidly increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor in hippocampus

Mechanisms of action

  • GABA-A receptor allosteric modulation: increases GABA binding affinity, mimicking benzodiazepine-like actions without side effects
  • Enkephalin system: inhibits enkephalin-degrading enzymes, increasing leu-enkephalin half-life
  • Serotonin/dopamine modulation: affects monoaminergic neurotransmission in mood and anxiety circuits
  • BDNF upregulation: rapidly elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor for neuronal health
  • Hypocretin gene expression: normalizes sleep-wake balance through Hcrt gene modulation
  • Tuftsin receptor interaction: modulates immune function through tuftsin pathway activation
Research constraints & safety notes
  • Approved only in Russia—not FDA approved or available by prescription in Western countries
  • Limited Western clinical data—most research from Russian institutions
  • Intranasal administration primarily studied—other routes less characterized
  • Long-term safety data limited even in approved jurisdiction
  • Independent replication of findings in Western laboratories is sparse

Peer-reviewed references

  1. Uchakina ON, et al. — Selank immunomodulatory mechanismsPMID: 19515342View
  2. Semenova TP, et al. — Selank GABA system interactions (2017)PMID: 28643444View
  3. Zozulia AA, et al. — Selank clinical anxiolytic studiesPMID: 18454096View
  4. Selank effects on neurotransmitter systemsPMID: 27403905View
  5. Selank positive allosteric modulation of GABA_A receptorsPMID: 30255741View

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