Selank
Also: TP-7
Russian anxiolytic nootropic — calm focus without sedation.
Evidence
emerging
Legal status
research only
Half-life
Short (nasal action)
Routes
nasal
What it is
Selank is a synthetic analog of tuftsin developed in Russia, used as an anxiolytic nootropic. Reported effects include reduced anxiety, improved focus, and BDNF upregulation. Typically administered nasally.
Mechanism
Synthetic analog of tuftsin. Modulates GABA, serotonin, and BDNF pathways.
Outcomes it's matched to
- STRENGTH75%
Safety
Very well tolerated in available studies.
- Pregnancy
Legal context
Approved in Russia; research-only elsewhere.