What Is SELANK?
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide based on tuftsin, an immune-signaling tetrapeptide, with a Pro-Gly-Pro extension added to the C-terminus. It is used in research that connects neuronal signaling, stress-response pathways, and immune-cell communication.
Overview
Preclinical studies use Selank to examine gene networks associated with GABA signaling, neurotrophins such as BDNF and NGF, monoamine metabolism, cytokines, and stress-response markers. Put simply, it is studied as a possible bridge between nerve-cell communication and immune signaling rather than as a direct consumer mood product.
Researchers are interested in Selank because it may help map how a short immune-derived peptide influences both nerve-cell communication and stress-related signaling.
History
Selank was developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences from the tuftsin sequence Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg. A Pro-Gly-Pro tail was added to create a longer, more stable research peptide. Published work has appeared mainly from Russian academic groups since the 1990s, and broad independent replication remains limited.
Research Findings
- Preclinical gene-expression studies have reported changes in targets associated with GABAergic neurotransmission.
- Animal and cell models have measured BDNF, NGF, and other neurotrophin-related responses.
- Research has also examined monoamine-metabolism, cytokine, and immune-signaling markers under controlled stress conditions.
- The literature is relatively small and methodologically varied, so individual findings should be treated as model-specific.
Documentation
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Use Restrictions
For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not a food, drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, or household product. Fit Club Elite does not provide medical, dosing, mixing, reconstitution, administration, or end-use guidance. Purchasers are responsible for lawful handling, storage, and use in an appropriate research setting.