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Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes
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TL;DR
Selank is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide based on tuftsin, a natural fragment of immunoglobulin G, grouped with cognitive research peptides. Lab notes.
Facts Index
| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source |
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| selank:title | identity | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:published | identity | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-08-15 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:author | identity | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:topics | identity | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | research, Research-only | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:summary | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | Selank is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide based on tuftsin, a natural fragment of immunoglobulin G, grouped with cognitive research peptides. Lab notes. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-1 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-2 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Selank | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-3 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-4 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-5 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-6 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-7 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-8 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-9 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-10 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:section-12 | content | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about Selank | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen ยท Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:source-pubchem-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | NCBI PubChem CID 11765600: Selank (C33H57N11O9) - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Filatova et al., Front Pharmacol 2017: GABA, Selank, and Olanzapine Affect the Expression of Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission in IMR-32 Cells - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Konstantinopolsky et al., Bull Exp Biol Med 2022: Selank, a Peptide Analog of Tuftsin, Attenuates Aversive Signs of Morphine Withdrawal in Rats - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
| selank:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-3 | source | Selank: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Fomenko et al., Bull Exp Biol Med 2019: Effect of Selank on Morphological Parameters of Rat Liver in Chronic Foot-Shock Stress - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/selank) (evidence) |
FAQ
- What is Selank's regulatory status in the United States?
- Selank is not FDA-approved in the US and is classified as a Category 2 bulk drug substance as of 2026, prohibiting compounding pharmacy use while FDA review is ongoing; it is restricted to investigational research only.
- What is the amino acid sequence of Selank?
- Selank's sequence is Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro, a 7-residue synthetic peptide derived from tuftsin, with additional amino acids incorporated to improve metabolic stability compared to the parent compound.
- Is Selank listed on the WADA Prohibited List?
- Selank is not listed by name on the WADA Prohibited List, but as an unapproved substance it may fall under the S0 Non-Approved Substances catch-all category; athletes subject to doping controls should treat it with caution.