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Verified Peptide ReviewLast reviewed: 26 February 2026

Compound Profile · Cognitive

Selank

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide developed in Russia, studied for anxiolytic and nootropic-style effects.

LegalResearch onlyEvidenceEmergingHuman useNot approved
7.2/ 10

Peptide Score

Evidence

6.8

Safety

7.6

Regulatory

6.8

Transparency

7.2

Quick verdict

Most published literature is in Russian. Small clinical signal, limited replication elsewhere.

Reality check

What this isn't

  • Not approved for human use — research-only context
  • No regulator has approved human use
  • Evidence base is early — long-term data limited
  • Side-effect profile not fully characterised
  • Educational only — not medical advice

Deep dive

Full Selank review

A heptapeptide based on a fragment of tuftsin.

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