Brain Health · Jul 22, 2024
Selank: Anxiolytic Peptide Without Sedation
Summary
Selank is a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory tetrapeptide tuftsin, studied as a non-sedating anxiolytic peptide.
Why It Matters
Most anxiolytics carry sedation as a tradeoff. A peptide reportedly anxiolytic without sedation has unique research interest.
Key Findings
- Reported effects on GABA and serotonergic signaling in animal models.
- Russian clinical research in generalized anxiety contexts.
- Discussed alongside Semax in the same peptide research lineage.