Selank

Product Overview

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide developed by the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It is an engineered analog of the endogenous immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg), structurally modified with a C-terminal Pro-Gly-Pro tripeptide sequence extension to maximize enzymatic stability and prevent premature proteolysis within serum matrices.

In preclinical and biomolecular laboratory paradigms, Selank functions as a specialized reference standard to investigate neuropsychiatric signaling cascades, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression metrics, and neurotransmitter balance dynamics. It selectively interacts with the GABAergic neuromodulatory system without exhibiting sedative or benzodiazepine-like muscle relaxant properties in vitro.

Technical Specifications

Laboratory Handling & Storage Guidelines

• Reconstitution: Reconstitute using sterile bacteriostatic water or standard analytical saline solutions. Gently swirl the vial in a smooth circular motion; avoid high-shear vortexing to prevent mechanical structural damage to the peptide chain.
• Long-Term Storage: Store the raw lyophilized powder desiccated at -20°C to -80°C. Protect meticulously from moisture contamination, ambient atmospheric humidity, and direct solar exposure.
• Short-Term Stability: Post-reconstitution, the matrix solution must be stored under stable refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C and utilized within 14 days to preserve maximum biochemical integrity.

⚠️ Regulatory Compliance & Mandatory Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This product is synthesized and distributed exclusively as a pure research chemical for laboratory evaluation, academic investigation, and in vitro experimental models. IT IS STRICTLY NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS. All purchasing entities must represent certified academic or scientific research professionals.