Cognitive & Neuro Research Peptides
Cognitive and neuro research peptides are studied for their effects on neurotrophic signaling, GABAergic transmission, and sleep-wake regulation. Semax, a heptapeptide analog of ACTH(4–10), is one of the most-studied. In rat hippocampus work by Dolotov and colleagues, a single administration produced roughly a 1.4-fold increase in BDNF protein and a 3-fold increase in exon-III BDNF mRNA, with increased phosphorylation of the trkB receptor.
Selank is a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, extended for metabolic stability. Published gene-expression research (Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2016) links Selank to modulation of GABAergic neurotransmission, consistent with the anxiolytic profile reported in Russian clinical studies. The category also includes the delta-sleep-inducing peptide DSIP, the bioregulator Pinealon, and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP).
All compounds are supplied as lyophilized reference material for in-vitro laboratory research only — not for human or veterinary use.
Featured compounds: Semax, Selank, DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide), Pinealon, and VIP.
Cognitive & Neuro Research Peptides — 4 Research Compounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What are nootropic research peptides?
They are peptides studied in neuroscience models for neurotrophic (Semax), anxiolytic/GABAergic (Selank), and sleep-regulatory (DSIP) pathways. They are supplied as research reference compounds only.
Research References
- Semax, an analog of ACTH(4–10), regulates BDNF and trkB expression in the rat hippocampus. Brain Research (ScienceDirect).
- Selank Administration Affects the Expression of Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission. Front. Pharmacol., 2016.
References are provided for scientific context only. Cited studies describe laboratory, preclinical, or clinical research and do not constitute claims about these products. All items on this page are sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research use — not for human or veterinary use.