Research record
Overview
Compound name: Selank
Alternative names: Tuftsin analog (synthetic)
Compound classification: Synthetic peptide; neuropeptide / anxiolytic research compound
Brief factual description:
Selank is a synthetic peptide derived from the endogenous immunopeptide tuftsin. It has been studied primarily for its anxiolytic-like effects, modulation of cognitive processes, and interactions between the nervous and immune systems.
Mechanism of Action
Primary biological targets: Central nervous system signaling pathways; neuroimmune interfaces
Affected systems: Neurological, immune, neuroendocrine
Receptor selectivity: No single classical receptor definitively identified
Downstream signaling effects:
Modulation of GABAergic signaling pathways
Influence on serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission
Regulation of cytokine expression and immune signaling
