Selank Peptide Therapy
Benefits, Side Effects, Cost & Protocols
Selank is a nootropic anxiolytic peptide drug developed by the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It is a synthetic analogue of human tuftsin that modulates brain activity and the immune system, potentially regulating serotonin and dopamine for cognitive stability and emotional balance.
Clinically Reviewed
Reviewed by Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA · Updated July 2026
Evidence-Based
Sourced from FDA, PubMed & ClinicalTrials.gov · View sources
Who Is Selank Best For?
How Selank Works
Modulates GABA, serotonin, and dopamine systems while influencing BDNF expression for combined anxiolytic and cognitive effects.
Selank FAQ
What is SELANK?
Selank is a synthetic peptide developed in Russia combining a tuftsin fragment with additional amino acids, researched for its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and nootropic effects.
How does SELANK work?
Modulates GABA, serotonin, and dopamine systems while influencing BDNF expression for combined anxiolytic and cognitive effects.
Is SELANK legal to buy?
SELANK is sold as a research chemical for laboratory use only. It is not approved for human use by the FDA. Regulations vary by jurisdiction.
Where can I buy SELANK?
SELANK is available as a research compound from verified online vendors. Always verify third-party testing before purchasing.
What category does SELANK belong to?
SELANK is primarily classified as a cognitive enhancement peptide. Nootropic peptides researched for cognitive function, memory, focus, neuroprotection, and neurogenesis.
What are the research benefits of SELANK?
SELANK has been studied for: Anxiety reduction, Cognitive enhancement, Stress relief, Focus improvement. Anxiolytic; combined cognitive and mood benefits.
Key Studies
135 total on PubMed44 human trials[Optimization of the treatment of anxiety disorders with selank]
Medvedev VE, Tereshchenko ON, Kost NV et al
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova · Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S KorsakovaRCT
Combined selank and phenazepam treatment reduced benzodiazepine side effects while maintaining anxiolytic efficacy
[Efficacy and possible mechanisms of action of a new peptide anxiolytic selank in the therapy of generalized anxiety disorders and neurasthenia]
Zozulia AA, Neznamov GG, Siuniakov TS et al
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova · Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S KorsakovaRCT
Selank showed anxiolytic effects similar to medazepam with additional antiasthenic effects
[A comparison of the anxiolytic effect and tolerability of selank and phenazepam in the treatment of anxiety disorders]
Medvedev VE, Tereshchenko ON, Israelian AIu et al
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova · Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S KorsakovaRCT
Selank demonstrated anxiolytic and nootropic effects comparable to phenazepam with improved tolerability
Functional Connectomic Approach to Studying Selank and Semax Effects
Selank Compound Data
Selank News
People Aren’t Just Injecting Peptides—They’re Snorting Them, Too - Vogue
Vogue · 5 months ago
Will RFK Jr.’s peptide push bolster the gray market for obesity drugs? - Pharma Voice
Pharma Voice · 2 months ago
Selank Peptide Causes Changes in Gene Expression in the Hippocampus of Rats in the Early Hours after Acute Restraint Stress - Springer Nature Link
Springer Nature Link · 20 months ago
Peptide Hubs Elevates Global Research Standards with the Unveiling of Six Precision Peptides - The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail · 5 months ago
Once-Restricted Peptides May Make A Return: What This Means For Skin Care - NDTV
NDTV · 3 months ago
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