What Is SELANK 5MG?
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide that is made up of seven amino acids. It comprises two parts, one is a tripeptide chain (Pro-Gly-Pro) and the other is a short fragment from immunoglobulin (IgG). It is an analog of tuftsin, a naturally occurring tetrapeptide involved in regulating the immune system. Research suggests it might improve memory, alleviate anxiety, reduce pain and boost the body’s natural defense system. It has not been approved by the FDA yet. At Pinnacle Peptides, selank for sale is exclusively available for research and educational institutions.
Structure Of SELANK 5MG
From Pubchem
IUPAC Name: (2S)-1-[2-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]acetyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Synonyms: 129954-34-3, Selanc and TP-7
Molecular Formula: C33H57N11O9
Molecular Weight: 751.9 g/mol
Sequence: TK PRPGP
CAS number: 129954-34-3
PubChem CID: 11765600
Mechanism Of SELANK 5MG
Selank has been found to mimic the action of benzodiazepines that bind with GABA receptors. One study shows that selank modulates at least 84 genes that are somehow related to the expression of GABA receptors. This results in the increased affinity of these receptors to the GABA neurotransmitter.
Plus, the binding of selank with GABA receptors enhances its inhibitory action without causing side effects associated with benzodiazepines [1]. This, in turn, can result in anxiolytic effects and enhanced cognition. Furthermore, it has also been shown to interact with the immune system and modulate cytokine production.
Pre-Clinical/Clinical Research
1. Neuroprotection
Literature suggests that selank exhibits neuroprotective effects by enhancing neuronal survival and promoting regeneration. Uncontrolled inflammation and oxidative stress can damage body cells, including neurons. Selank has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it has been shown to reduce the level of reactive oxygen species in the body [2].
Furthermore, one study was conducted to check the effect of tuftsin analog on memory impairment and the content of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. The rats received 10% ethanol as the only fluid source for 30 days. The results found that selank prevented ethanol-induced memory and attention-related disturbances. Furthermore, it also stopped the increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factors in the hippocampal and frontal cortex [3].
2. Cognition
Different studies in animal models confirm the cognition-enhancing effects of selank. In one study, researchers trained Wister rats with a food reward with 30 trials per day. By the 10th trial, subjects were randomized to receive selank or saline solution. Investigators found that a single dose of selank activated the 5-HT metabolism and the caudal part of the brain stem. Furthermore, it was revealed that this synthetic peptide can stimulate an increase in memory trace stability for 30 days [4].
Similarly, another study was conducted to find out the effect of selank in rats with poor learning ability. The experiment was based on the acquisition of a conditioned active avoidance reflex, a type of learned behavior in which the subject tries to avoid the stimulus that causes unwanted consequences. Rats were randomized to receive selank and the other peptide drug 15 minutes before the training session for four days. The researchers found that selank improved the learning process in rats with poor cognition, and this effect was apparent even after the first dose on day 1. The maximum optimal activity of the selank was seen for the 3rd day [5].
3. Pain Management
Research shows that selank helps prevent the breakdown of molecules called enkephalin. These are molecules present in the body that bind to opioid receptors and lessen the intensity of pain. Moreover, these molecules are thought to be involved in the regulation of other bodily functions, such as stress management, concentration and memory [6].
4. Anxiolytic Effects
Research suggests that selank might have the potential to act as an anxiolytic agent. One study was conducted to check the effect of selank on patients with generalized anxiety and neurasthenia. Thirty patients received selank and 32 subjects took medazepam. Following the study, researchers analyzed participants' states with psychometric scales. The findings indicated that both drugs had anxiolytic effects but the selank also acted as a neurasthenic and psychostimulant agent [7].
Furthermore, selank has been shown to suppress IL-6 production in patients with depression. However, this effect was not observed in healthy individuals. This suggests that selank can be used to treat people with anxiety-asthenic disorders [8].
5. Stress Management
Selank has also been shown to regulate the neurotransmitters responsible for the body’s stress response. A study was conducted to assess the effect of selank on rats treated with serotonin inhibitors. The results found that the peptide drug boosted the selank metabolism in the brain stem right after the injection. These findings suggest that selank can be used to treat stress disorders related to serotonin disturbance [9].
Summary
Selank is a synthetic analog of tuftsin that is involved in regulating the body’s immune system. It mimics the action of benzodiazepines and mediates its effect through GABA receptors. It has been to shown alleviate anxiety, decrease stress, enhance cognition and boost neuroprotection. It has not been approved by the FDA yet and requires further research. We don’t support its unwarranted use and offer selank purchase exclusively for research. Only buy selank if you are an authorized researcher.
References
- Volkova, A., et al., Selank Administration Affects the Expression of Some Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2016. 7.
- Fomenko, E.V., et al., Effect of Selank on Functional State of Rat Hepatocytes under Conditions of Restraint Stress. Bull Exp Biol Med, 2017. 163(4): p. 415-418.
- Kolik, L.G., et al., Selank, Peptide Analogue of Tuftsin, Protects Against Ethanol-Induced Memory Impairment by Regulating of BDNF Content in the Hippocampus and Prefrontal Cortex in Rats. Bull Exp Biol Med, 2019. 167(5): p. 641-644.
- Semenova, T.P., Kozlovskiĭ, II, N.M. Zakharova, and M.M. Kozlovskaia, [Experimental optimization of learning and memory processes by selank]. Eksp Klin Farmakol, 2010. 73(8): p. 2-5.
- Kozlovskii, II and N.D. Danchev, The optimizing action of the synthetic peptide Selank on a conditioned active avoidance reflex in rats. Neurosci Behav Physiol, 2003. 33(7): p. 639-43.
- Kost, N.V., et al., Semax and Selank Inhibit the Enkephalin-Degrading Enzymes of Human Serum. Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, 2001. 27(3): p. 156-159..
- Zozulia, A.A., et al., [Efficacy and possible mechanisms of action of a new peptide anxiolytic selank in the therapy of generalized anxiety disorders and neurasthenia]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova, 2008. 108(4): p. 38-48.
- Uchakina, O.N., et al., [Immunomodulatory effects of selank in patients with anxiety-asthenic disorders]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova, 2008. 108(5): p. 71-5.
- Semenova, T.P., kozlovskiĭ, II, N.M. Zakharova, and M.M. Kozlovskaia, [Comparison of the effects of selank and tuftsin on the metabolism of serotonin in the brain of rats pretreated with PCPA]. Eksp Klin Farmakol, 2009. 72(4): p. 6-8.
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