Compound reference
Selank
Selank reference material: tuftsin-analog heptapeptide chemistry, published rodent behavioral-model research, purity/identity verification, and storage guidance.
Identity and class
Synthetic heptapeptide analog of tuftsin
A seven-amino-acid synthetic peptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) derived from the naturally occurring immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin.
Molecular formula C33H57N11O9; molecular weight approximately 751.9 g/mol.
Published research areas
The subject matter of published laboratory literature. Listed as what was studied — not as an effect, and not as a use in humans.
- Published studies have examined Selank in rodent behavioral assay models used to study anxiolytic-class compound activity.
- Laboratory research has examined Selank's enzymatic stability and metabolite profile in plasma-based degradation assays.
Handling and storage
- Supplied as a lyophilized powder.
- Manufacturer-recommended storage: -20°C for long-term storage, protected from light.
Citations
- Anxiolytic activity of Selank (seven-amino-acid chain) in animal models
Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine · 2007