Description
What it is
A synthetic analog of tuftsin developed alongside Semax in Russian research programs — studied extensively for effects on the GABA system and anxiety markers.
Why it’s studied
Selank modulates GABA signaling without producing sedation in published research models — a mechanism distinct from benzodiazepine compounds despite comparable efficacy data on anxiety markers.
Key research findings
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Anxiolytic effects comparable to benzodiazepines in animal models (Russian published studies)
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No sedation or dependence documented in published research
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Modulation of GABA system via tuftsin pathway
