Not FDA-approved (approved in Russia)Tuftsin analogAnxiety research
Selank
Selank is a synthetic analog of the immune peptide tuftsin, used in Russia as a nasal anxiolytic; it is not approved in the US.
What is Selank?
Selank is a synthetic analog of the immune peptide tuftsin, used in Russia as a nasal anxiolytic; it is not approved in the US. Selank is not approved by the FDA (approved in Russia); products sold online in the US are labeled for research use only.
Key takeaways
- Selank is not approved by the FDA (approved in Russia); products sold online in the US are labeled for research use only.
- PubMed indexes 68 papers on Selank (3 tagged as clinical trials) as of October 19, 2026.
- 42 vendors in our directory listed Selank in their public catalog on October 19, 2026.
Structure
Amino-acid sequence of Selank, 7 residues: H-Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro-OH
Regulatory & access status
Selank is not approved by the FDA (approved in Russia); products sold online in the US are labeled for research use only.
Sellers that market unapproved peptides for human use can receive FDA warning letters; our vendor directory links any letter we found on fda.gov.
How much research exists on Selank?
PubMed indexes 68 papers mentioning Selank in the title or abstract, 4 of them from the last five years and 3 tagged as clinical trials (search run October 19, 2026; repeat the search).
Most relevant recent papers
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions. — J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev, 2026 · review
- Functional Connectomic Approach to Studying Selank and Semax Effects. — Dokl Biol Sci, 2020
- GABA, Selank, and Olanzapine Affect the Expression of Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission in IMR-32 Cells. — Front Pharmacol, 2017
- Effect of Selank on Morphological Parameters of Rat Liver in Chronic Foot-Shock Stress. — Bull Exp Biol Med, 2019
- Selank, a Peptide Analog of Tuftsin, Attenuates Aversive Signs of Morphine Withdrawal in Rats. — Bull Exp Biol Med, 2022
- Peptide Selank Enhances the Effect of Diazepam in Reducing Anxiety in Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Conditions in Rats. — Behav Neurol, 2017
What the evidence does not show
- Paper counts measure research attention, not whether Selank works or is safe.
- No FDA review of any "research use only" product's identity, purity, sterility or dose.
Research suppliers that list Selank
42 vendors in our directory listed a product matching Selank in their public catalog on October 19, 2026. Listed alphabetically; a listing is not an endorsement. Research use only.
- Amino Amigos
- Ascension Peptides
- Atomik Labz
- Backroad Aminos
- Biocollex Research
- BioGenix Peptides
- BioLongevity Labs
- Biotech Peptides
- Bulk Peptide Supply
- Core Peptides
- Costides
- Dynamic Peptide
- Eros Peptides
- Evolve BioPep
- Extreme Peptides
- JetPeps
- Liberty Peptides
- Licensed Peptides
- LotusPeptide
- Modern Aminos
- NuScience Peptides
- OmegAmino
- Paramount Peptides
- Peptide Crafters
- Peptide Partners
- Peptide Worldwide
- Pharma Grade Peptides
- Pinnacle Peptide Labs
- Plum Labs Research
- Polaris Peptides
- Prime Lab Peptides
- ProtideHealth
- Pure Lab Peptides
- Ramp Peptides
- Royal Peptides
- San Diego Peptides
- Science.bio
- Southern Aminos
- Sports Technology Labs
- Sunrise BioResearch
- Swiss Chems
- Xcel Peptides
Prices per mg, where we could verify them, are on our price comparison.
Selank reconstitution math
Lab arithmetic only, not dosing guidance: use the peptide calculator to turn a vial size and diluent volume into a concentration.
Selank FAQ
Is Selank FDA-approved?
Selank is not approved by the FDA (approved in Russia); products sold online in the US are labeled for research use only.
Is Selank safe?
Safety data come from the published studies listed on this page; read them in full. Products sold as "research use only" have no FDA review of their purity, sterility or dose.
How much research is there on Selank?
PubMed indexes 68 papers on Selank (3 tagged as clinical trials) as of October 19, 2026.
Who sells Selank?
Amino Amigos, Ascension Peptides, Atomik Labz, Backroad Aminos, Biocollex Research, BioGenix Peptides and 36 more listed it on their public catalogs when we checked; a listing is not an endorsement.
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