# Selank

> Anxiolytic-style peptide researched for stress modulation.

Source: https://peptides.cafe/peptide/selank
Category: Anxiolytic · Nootropic
Tag: Calm · Cognition

## Mechanism
A synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin. Research suggests it modulates GABAergic and serotonergic systems and influences expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor without the sedation or dependence profile of benzodiazepines.

## Research areas
- Generalized anxiety models
- BDNF expression
- Immune modulation
- Memory and learning in rodent models

## Common research protocols
- Intranasal research: Primary administration route in Russian clinical studies.

## Study summaries
- "Selank in generalized anxiety disorder" — Zhurnal Nevrologii i Psikhiatrii (2008): Comparable anxiolytic effect to medazepam without sedation or withdrawal.

## Considerations
- Not FDA-approved.
- Most studies are Russian clinical literature.

## Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human therapeutic use. Consult a licensed clinician before any use.