Synthetic tuftsin analog
Selank
Early human researchA peptide developed in Russia and studied for anxiety and stress.
Evidence
Early human research
Regulatory status
Not FDA-approved.
Class
Synthetic tuftsin analog
What it is
Selank is a synthetic analog of tuftsin, a naturally occurring immune peptide, with a few amino acids added for stability.
What the research shows
- Most research comes from Russia, where it is registered as a medicine.
- Western clinical trial data is very limited.
Read the published research on PubMed →
Researched for
Selank is not FDA-approved for the uses people commonly discuss. Its safety and effectiveness in people have not been established. Talk to a licensed provider before making any decision.
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