
Tuftsin Analog
MISSION CRITICAL: For in vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA. Must be 21+.
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the endogenous tuftsin peptide with an added glycine-proline-lysine (Gly-Pro-Lys) sequence at the C-terminus. With the molecular formula C₄₆H₇₃N₁₃O₁₃ and a molecular weight of 1046.2 g/mol (CAS: 129954-34-3), Selank consists of seven amino acids: Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro.
Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-ProSelank binds to GABA-A receptors as an allosteric modulator, affecting receptor subunit composition and chloride channel conductance (PMID: 22786332).
Published research indicates Selank influences interleukin-6 expression and other inflammatory mediators in glial cell cultures (PMID: 22968004).
Kozlovskaya et al. (2012) characterized Selank's binding to GABA-A receptors and its allosteric modulation properties in neuronal cell cultures (PMID: 22786332).
Kozlovskaya MM, et al. (2012). Selank and GABA receptors. Bull Exp Biol Med.PMID: 22968004Kozlovsky et al. (2012) investigated Selank's effects on neurotransmitter systems and cytokine expression in brain tissue models (PMID: 22968004).
Kozlovsky VI, et al. (2012). Selank: mechanism of action. Rev Neurosci.PMID: 20717095Uchakina et al. (2010) examined Selank's immunomodulatory properties and interleukin expression in immune cell cultures (PMID: 20717095).
Uchakina ON, et al. (2010). Immunomodulatory effects of Selank. Bull Exp Biol Med.