Cognitive explainer
What the research says about Selank
Synthetic heptapeptide: the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (TKPR) extended with Pro-Gly-Pro.

What has actually been studied?
Selank was developed in Russia as an anxiolytic. Studies report effects on enkephalin breakdown and on GABA-related gene expression.
How is Selank thought to work?
Evidence level: Limited: in-vitro and cell-line studies. All mechanism maps
- Zolotarev IuA et al. [Leu-enkephalin homogeneously labeled with tritium in studying the Selank inhibiting effect on the enkephalin-degrading enzymes of human plasma]. Bioorg Khim. 2004;30:234-40.
- Filatova E et al. GABA, Selank, and Olanzapine Affect the Expression of Genes Involved in GABAergic Neurotransmission in IMR-32 Cells. Front Pharmacol. 2017;8:89.
What does the molecule look like?
- T1
- K2
- P3
- R4
- P5
- G6
- P7
- CAS number129954-34-3
- Molecular formulaC33H57N11O9
- Molecular weight751.9 g/mol
- PubChem CID11765600
- Length7 residues
Purgo's product data lists C33H57N9O9; PubChem's formula above matches the sequence.
Verified 2026-11-09 against PubChem CID 11765600. Values we couldn't verify are left out.
Where do US labs buy Selank?
41 of 112 directory vendors list Selank; 19 name their testing lab.
What should the certificate show?
- Match the CAS number on the certificate to 129954-34-3.
- A 7-residue peptide should show a mass-spec identity near 751.9 g/mol; HPLC purity alone doesn't confirm identity.
- 41 of the 112 vendors in our directory list Selank; 19 of those name the lab that tests it.
Other questions researchers ask
What is Selank?
Synthetic heptapeptide: the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin (TKPR) extended with Pro-Gly-Pro. Selank was developed in Russia as an anxiolytic. Studies report effects on enkephalin breakdown and on GABA-related gene expression.
What are Selank's CAS number and molecular weight?
CAS 129954-34-3, formula C33H57N11O9, 751.9 g/mol, per PubChem CID 11765600. Purgo's product data lists C33H57N9O9; PubChem's formula above matches the sequence.
Where can US labs buy Selank?
Purgo Labs stocks it as “Selank”; code usapeptidevendors takes 25% off at checkout. This page also lists the best-documented second vendor from our 112-vendor directory.
Is research-grade Selank for human use?
No. Vendor material is sold for Research Use Only, not for human or veterinary use.