Cognition
Selank
Also known as: TP-7, Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro
A synthetic heptapeptide based on the immune peptide tuftsin with a stabilising Pro-Gly-Pro sequence. Selank was developed in Russia, where it is approved as nasal drops.
Structure
- Sequence
- Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro
- Molecular formula
- C₃₃H₅₇N₁₁O₉
- Molecular weight
- 751.9 Da
- Amino acids
- 7
Mechanism of action
In animal studies Selank modulates the GABA system, influences serotonin metabolism and stabilises enkephalins. Its tuftsin origin gives it additional immunomodulatory properties.
Studies
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