Semax: The Russian Neuropeptide That Builds Better Brains
🔄 Updated 2026 — Reviewed and refreshed with the latest research. Quick Summary Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide analogue of ACTH (4-7) — it delivers ACTH’s cognitive-enhancing effects (BDNF upregulation, dopamine/serotonin modulation) without activating the adrenal cortex or elevating cortisol. Primary mechanism: upregulates BDNF, NGF, and VEGF expression in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex — driving […]
Selank: The Anxiety Peptide That Doesn’t Blunt Your Edge
🔄 Updated 2026 — Reviewed and refreshed with the latest research. Quick Summary Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) derived from the endogenous immunomodulatory peptide Tuftsin — it delivers anxiolytic effects without sedation, dependence, or cognitive blunting. Primary mechanism: modulates GABA-A receptor sensitivity, increases BDNF expression, and regulates enkephalin/endorphin metabolism — hitting anxiety at multiple […]