Selank
Also known as TP-7
A nasal-spray peptide used in Russia to reduce anxiety without making you sleepy.
Quick facts
- Status
- Not an approved medicine
- Evidence
- Limited (mainly Russian studies)
- Taken as
- Nasal spray or injection
- Common sizes
- 5 mg, 10 mg
- Category
- Anxiolytic peptide
How it works
It's based on a natural immune peptide and may affect GABA, the brain's calming system.
What people use it for
- Anxiety (approved in Russia)
- Focus and stress (claimed)
What the research shows
- Mostly Russian studies.
- Few independent trials.
Side effects & risks
- Nose irritation and tiredness
- Limited independent safety data
Is it legal?
Registered as a medicine in Russia. Not approved in the EU, UK or US.
Storage & safe handling
- Store as directed on the product, usually in the fridge once opened.
- Don't share the spray bottle with anyone.
- Stop and seek advice if you get nosebleeds or persistent irritation.
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Sources: Russian clinical and preclinical studies of Selank (Institute of Molecular Genetics, Moscow).
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.
Last updated 12 October 2026. Information — not medical advice. PepTimer does not replace a doctor. Many peptides are not approved medicines in the EU, UK or US. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting, changing or stopping any treatment.