Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide derived from thymic tuftsin, characterized as an anxiolytic neuropeptide. Supplied as lyophilized powder, Selank is employed in preclinical anxiety research, behavioral neuroscience models, and investigation of anxiolytic peptide pharmacology in rodent behavioral paradigms examining stress responses.

Chemical/Compound Information:

• Chemical Name: Selank (Tuftsin analog)
• Molecular Formula: C34H58N10O8
• Molecular Weight: 750.88 g/mol
• Compound Class: Synthetic Anxiolytic Peptide / Immunomodulator

Selank exhibits anxiolytic properties in animal behavioral models through mechanisms involving neuropeptide Y (NPY) pathway modulation and immune system enhancement. Its investigation enables systematic examination of peptide-based anxiolytic mechanisms and characterization of immune-behavioral-neuroendocrine integration.

Research Applications:

• Anxiolytic efficacy assessment in standard behavioral tests (elevated plus maze, open field)
• Neuropeptide Y (NPY) system engagement and stress-response pathway modulation
• Immune function enhancement and cytokine modulation in stress-challenged animals
• Central monoamine neurotransmitter levels and receptor expression changes
• Comparative pharmacology vs. benzodiazepines in anxiety-like behavior suppression

Storage and Handling:

• Store at -20°C in sealed vial protected from light and moisture
• Minimize freeze-thaw cycles; prepare single-use aliquots immediately
• Reconstitute in sterile saline or PBS immediately before behavioral experiments
• Maintain inert (N2) atmosphere in storage vials to prevent peptide oxidation
• Use within 4 hours of reconstitution to preserve anxiolytic peptide activity

Product Specifications:

• Purity: ≥95% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White to off-white lyophilized powder
• Form: Lyophilized powder
• Quantity: 5mg per vial

FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. Not intended for human consumption or clinical use. All products are sold strictly for laboratory, educational, and scientific research purposes.