Cognitive & mood · Peptide
Selank
A peptide studied for anti-anxiety and focus effects without sedation.
Status as of 2026-07 · reclassification ≠ FDA approval · educational only, not medical advice.
The signal it sends
Modulates GABA and immune signaling; influences calming neurotransmission.
Benefits & effects studied
- Anxiety-reduction interest
- Focus & mood support
Research state
Approved in Russia; research-stage elsewhere.
Dosing & pharmacokinetics
Intranasal in studies. Half-life: Short.
Dosing information is educational only. Selank decisions belong with a licensed clinician — Jevity does not recommend or supply dosing.
History & discovery
First described 1990s by Institute of Molecular Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Myasoedov and Ashmarin teams) Origin: Developed in the 1990s at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Moscow by adding a Pro-Gly-Pro tail to the immune peptide tuftsin to resist enzymatic degradation; it became an anxiolytic and was approved in Russia as a nasal spray..
Molecular structure
A synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide (heptapeptide) analog of tuftsin with a Pro-Gly-Pro C-terminal extension.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selank FDA-approved?
Not FDA-approved; compoundable (removed Cat 2, Sep 2024); approved in Russia On Jevity's evidence scale, Selank is graded "Early / limited human data". Reclassification for compounding is not the same as FDA approval.
What is Selank used for?
A peptide studied for anti-anxiety and focus effects without sedation. Modulates GABA and immune signaling; influences calming neurotransmission. Studied effects include: Anxiety-reduction interest; Focus & mood support. This is educational information, not a recommendation to use it.
Is Selank legal in the UAE?
UAE / DHA status: Prescription-only via a DHA-licensed clinic
Is Selank banned in sport?
WADA status: Verify on current WADA list
What is Selank's Jevity Score?
Selank has a Jevity Score of 40/100 — a proprietary composite of evidence strength (4/10), regulatory clarity (4/10) and supply verifiability (4/10). It reflects how established and legitimate the compound is, not a recommendation.
Selank is prescription-only or research-only. A licensed clinician must evaluate whether it's appropriate for you.
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