Selank Anxiolytic Peptide is a synthetic therapeutic peptide characterized by its potent anxiolytic properties, meaning it is clinically utilized to significantly reduce feelings of anxiety and stress without inducing the cognitive impairment or sedation common to traditional benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Structurally derived from a naturally occurring human immunopeptide, this compound is also recognized for its beneficial nootropic effects, simultaneously enhancing attention, improving memory, and promoting emotional stability. It represents a highly targeted, advanced approach to neurochemical and cognitive modulation.
Origin
Selank was initially developed by a team of researchers at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Its intelligent design is based on the structure of tuftsin, an endogenous human immunopeptide involved in regulating the immune system. The synthetic peptide was specifically engineered to achieve enhanced metabolic stability and a more potent, selective effect on the central nervous system, leading to its clinical application as a novel therapeutic agent for anxiety and certain cognitive disorders.
Mechanism
The primary mechanism of Selank involves the subtle, non-sedating modulation of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system, which is the brain’s major inhibitory neurotransmitter pathway. It also exerts influence over the homeostatic balance of monoamine neurotransmitters and is known to enhance the stability and functional activity of endogenous enkephalins. Furthermore, Selank is believed to positively affect the expression and signaling of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which contributes significantly to its sustained neurobiological and cognitive enhancement benefits.
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