Selank 5mg
Tuftsin analog heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) with Pro-Gly-Pro stability extension Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences CAS 129954-34-3 For in vitro neuropeptide research only
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. SKU SK5.
Product details.
Specifications
| Sequence | Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro |
| Amino Acids | 7 (tuftsin 1-4 + PGP extension) |
| Molecular Formula | C33H57N11O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 751.87 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 129954-34-3 |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Quantity | 5mg per vial |
Research directions
Three main lines of investigation appear in the published literature. First, enkephalin pathway interactions — Selank’s effects on carboxypeptidase activity and enkephalinase enzyme kinetics in neurochemistry assays. Second, neurotrophic factor expression — BDNF gene expression and GABA receptor modulation in neuronal cultures, plus serotonin metabolite profiling and dopaminergic system interactions. Third, cytokine system research — IL-6 pathway interactions and inflammatory mediator expression in immune cell models, connecting its tuftsin heritage to immunomodulatory function.
Selank vs Semax
Same lab, same PGP tail, different parent sequences. Selank derives from tuftsin (immunomodulatory). Semax derives from ACTH(4-10) (neuroendocrine). The published literature examines them in distinct but overlapping contexts — Selank for immunomodulatory and enkephalinase work, Semax for neurotrophic factor and neuropeptide studies. Heritage Labs USA carries both.
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Quality and testing
Every Heritage Labs compound is manufactured to research-grade standards and shipped in protective packaging.
Storage
- Lyophilized: -20°C
- Reconstituted: 2-8°C, use within 30 days
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
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Heritage Labs is a chemical supplier providing products strictly for laboratory research, analytical, and in-vitro purposes; it is not a compounding pharmacy or compounding facility under Section 503A, nor an outsourcing facility under Section 503B, of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.




