Research only·Synthetic heptapeptide (Tuftsin analog)
Selank
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What it is
Russian-developed synthetic peptide based on tuftsin. Used in Russia for generalized anxiety disorder. No FDA approval.
How it works
Modulates GABA, serotonin, and dopamine systems. Animal studies suggest anxiolytic effects without sedation.
What the research says
Russian clinical trials report anxiolytic efficacy. Western RCTs lacking.
Sources: PubMed: Selank
Common dosing ranges
- Range
- 300–900 mcg/day intranasal
- Frequency
- 1–3× daily
- Duration
- 14-day cycles common in Russian protocols
Sources: PubMed
Administration
Nasal
Half-life
Short (minutes plasma)