Selank
Also known as TP-7
Anxiolytic peptide analogue of tuftsin.
- Category
- cognitive
- Route
- nasal
- Documented dose
- 250–900 mcg
- Typical frequency
- Once or twice daily
- Cycle
- 4 weeks on, 2 off
- Half-life
- ~30 minutes
- Common vial sizes
- 5 mg, 10 mg
- Regulatory status
- Approved in Russia only; unapproved elsewhere.
What it does
A peptide developed from a natural immune fragment (tuftsin) and used in Russia for anxiety. It nudges GABA and serotonin activity and raises BDNF, a growth factor for brain cells — calming without sedation or dependence. What people look into it for: • Everyday anxiety and stress without feeling drowsy or foggy • Clearer thinking and better focus under pressure • Steadier mood and better stress resilience • Sleep quality in people whose sleep is disrupted by worry It is usually taken as a nasal spray. Human research exists but is mostly Russian and small.
Mechanism
Modulates GABA and enkephalin systems and raises BDNF.
Storage — lyophilised
Refrigerate 2-8C, protect from light.
Storage — reconstituted
Refrigerate 2-8C, use within ~28 days.
Reconstitution notes
Typically prepared as nasal drops.
Commonly stacked with
- Semax
Commonly reported side effects
- Nasal irritation
- Drowsiness
- Headache
Contraindications noted
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Research notes
Russian clinical use; limited peer-reviewed Western data.
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