Neuroscience research
Selank 5 mg
A synthetic analogue of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, studied in anxiety-related and neuroimmune research contexts.
What it is
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analogue of tuftsin. It is registered in a limited number of jurisdictions and is not a registered medicine in South Africa.
Mechanism being studied
Preclinical descriptions include modulation of GABAergic and monoaminergic signalling and effects on immune-related mediators.
Human evidence
Available human studies are small and largely from a narrow set of research groups. Evidence is insufficient to support general clinical conclusions.
Safety considerations
Safety information for this compound is incomplete outside of controlled settings. Reported considerations in the literature include injection-site reactions, unknown long-term effects, product-quality and sterility risks with unregistered preparations, and unpredictable interactions with existing medicines or conditions. Any consideration of use belongs with a registered healthcare professional who can assess the individual clinical picture.
Regulatory status
Not registered in South Africa. Status varies internationally — confirm locally with the applicable regulator.
Key references
- Peer-reviewed literature indexed under 'Selank'.
- National medicines registers for country-specific status.
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South Africa — compliance notice
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