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A sealed Merit Selank vial, 10 mg of lyophilized research compound
Independently assayed · HPLC ≥99%

Neuropeptides · HEPTAPEPTIDE

Selank 10 mg

Lyophilized vial · 7 AA

$55.99

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— About this compound

Selank.

Class · Synthetic heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) — tuftsin analog

Origin. Developed in Russia at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Designed as a stabilized analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg).

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide consisting of the human tuftsin tetrapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg) extended with the C-terminal tripeptide -Pro-Gly-Pro. The C-terminal extension confers significant proteolytic resistance, supporting longer in-vivo activity than the parent tuftsin.

Selank is one of two Russian-developed heptapeptides commonly co-studied in the neuropeptide literature; the other (Semax) is structurally distinct but is often cited alongside Selank in research on neurotrophic and behavioral endpoints.

— Common research applications

  • Anxiolytic-pathway research
  • BDNF / NGF expression studies
  • Neuropeptide receptor research
  • Comparative tuftsin-analog studies

— Mechanism

How it's been studied.

Reported effects on GABAergic and serotonergic neurotransmission in preclinical research. Modulates BDNF and NGF expression in some rodent models. Acts intranasally or peripherally with reported CNS bioavailability.

Mechanism descriptions reflect findings reported in the preclinical and basic-research literature. They are not clinical conclusions and not statements of therapeutic effect.

— The Chemistry

The numbers, plainly.

CAS

129954-34-3

Molecular weight

751.9 Da

Formula

Sequence

TKPRPGP

Format

Lyophilized powder

Vial dose

10 mg

Purity (HPLC)

≥99%

Amino acids

7

Half-life

Short circulating half-life; CNS effects reported well beyond serum-detectable window in research models.

Solubility

Soluble in bacteriostatic water; sublingual / intranasal formulations are common in the research literature.

View lab results for Selank or search by compound.

— Why Merit

The supplier difference.

How Merit compares to the two alternatives most research buyers consider for Selank.

Criterion
MeritISO-certified
Online ResellersRUO only
Compounding RxRx required
HPLC chromatogram per batch
sometimes
on request
Independent assay before release
QR code on the vial label opens the COA library
rarely
Ships from an ISO-certified US facility
varies
Same reorder price — no markup over time
varies
48-hour dispatch

Comparison reflects published facility status and standard industry practice. Compounding pharmacy availability of research peptides varies by jurisdiction.

— How it's made

From compound to your shelf.

Every Merit batch follows the same documented path. Five steps, every one verifiable.

  1. 01

    Sourcing

    Compound starts as a research-grade API.

    Active pharmaceutical ingredient sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. Identity confirmed against reference standard before any compounding begins.

    • API from FDA-registered manufacturers
    • Identity verified against reference standard
    • Chain of custody documented
  2. 02

    Compounding

    Sterile-filled in a US cleanroom.

    Lyophilized in a cleanroom at our US facility. The powder format gives ≥24 months sealed stability — no cold-chain shipping required.

    • ISO-certified US facility
    • ISO-certified manufacturing process
    • Lyophilized powder for transit stability
  3. 03

    Verification

    Every batch HPLC-tested.

    Reverse-phase HPLC-UV (UV/MS for higher-MW peptides) confirms identity and purity for every batch before it leaves the lab. The chromatogram is archived.

    • Reverse-phase HPLC, per-batch
    • ≥99% purity floor — every batch
    • Chromatogram archived for every batch
  4. 04

    Release

    The batch is released against an independent assay.

    No batch ships until an independent laboratory has returned its identity and purity results and the certificate is published in the COA library.

    • Independent laboratory on every batch
    • Certificate published before sale
    • Every certificate is in the public COA library
  5. 05

    Dispatch

    Ships from San Antonio in 48 hours.

    Sealed vials with a QR code on the label that opens the COA library. Order before 2pm CT Monday–Thursday for same-day dispatch. UPS Ground, tracked + insured.

    • 48hr dispatch from San Antonio, TX
    • QR code on every vial label
    • UPS Ground, tracked + insured

Every step above can be verified for any specific batch by emailing rx@meritsciences.com with your order number.

— Research references

The published record.

Peer-reviewed work cited in the public scientific literature. Links resolve to PubMed or the publisher of record.

  1. 01

    The temporary dynamics of inflammation-related genes expression under tuftsin analog Selank action

    Kolomin T, Shadrina M, Slominsky P, et al. · Molecular Immunology · 2013

  2. 02

    Selank Administration Affects the Expression of Some Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission

    Volkova A, Shadrina M, Kolomin T, et al. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2016

Inclusion of a reference does not constitute a clinical claim or recommendation.

— Pairs Well With

Researchers stack this with.

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Pre-built stack

The Neuropeptide Pair

Russian heptapeptides

Selank and Semax — the two most-studied compounds in neuropeptide research, almost always stacked together.

Selank + Semax
$150.31

$167.01 · save 10%

— Common Questions

Got questions.

What is Selank?+

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide consisting of the human tuftsin tetrapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg) extended with the C-terminal tripeptide -Pro-Gly-Pro. The C-terminal extension confers significant proteolytic resistance, supporting longer in-vivo activity than the parent tuftsin.

How does Selank work?+

Reported effects on GABAergic and serotonergic neurotransmission in preclinical research. Modulates BDNF and NGF expression in some rodent models. Acts intranasally or peripherally with reported CNS bioavailability.

What class of compound is Selank?+

Selank is classified as synthetic heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) — tuftsin analog.

What is the reported half-life of Selank?+

Short circulating half-life; CNS effects reported well beyond serum-detectable window in research models.

Why does Merit ship lyophilized?+

Lyophilized format gives ≥24 months sealed stability at -20°C — significantly longer than pre-reconstituted, which has a 30-day shelf life once in solution. You reconstitute at the moment of use, when potency is at its peak.

How do I check the certificate for my batch?+

The QR code on every vial opens our COA library. Search by compound to find the certificate for the batch currently shipping. No account and no request form, and the library keeps every certificate we have released.

What does "independently assayed" actually mean?+

Every batch is tested by a laboratory independent of the facility that made it, and the certificate is published before the batch is listed. You read the same identity and purity figures we do — that's what separates Merit from a reseller catalog.

Will my bank flag this purchase?+

Statements show as Merit Sciences LLC. Standard merchant descriptor — does not trigger category-code flags. All major cards and PayPal accepted at checkout.

How fast does it ship?+

48 hours from order to dispatch, Monday through Thursday. UPS Ground, tracked + insured. From San Antonio, TX, most US addresses receive within 3-5 business days.

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