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Selank
Selank is a peptide that is research only, not approved for human use in the US.
Also known as TP-7, Selank acetate
Selank is a synthetic peptide based on tuftsin, a fragment of an immune protein. It is registered in Russia as an anti-anxiety medicine and sold online in the US as a nootropic.
Not approved for human useNot approved for human use in the US. We list it so you can learn what it is, but we do not link to anyone selling it. If you are considering it, a clinician can talk through approved alternatives.
Is Selank legal in the US?
Not approved for human use in the US. We list it so you can learn what it is, but we do not link to anyone selling it. Not FDA-approved. Its compounding nomination was withdrawn and it is no longer listed in Category 2, but it is not on the 503A bulks list or under evaluation, so there is no lawful compounding route.
As of September 23, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Selank is a nasal peptide registered in Russia for anxiety and sold online in the US as a nootropic. It is not approved here.
- Its compounding nomination was withdrawn, and it was not reviewed in 2026, so there is no route to lawful compounding.
- Clinical evidence is mostly small Russian studies.
- Animal work suggests it may add to the effects of sedatives.
How does Selank work?
Proposed from lab and animal studiesPreclinical only: selank is a modified version of tuftsin, a fragment of an immune protein. In rats, it changed the activity of genes involved in GABA signaling, the calming system that benzodiazepines also act on.
Researchers have proposed that it works somewhat like those drugs, but this has not been confirmed in rigorous human trials.
What does the evidence say about Selank?
Animal & lab studies onlyEvidence is mostly animal studies and small Russian clinical reports; no rigorous independent human trials.
Why are clinicians and regulators cautious about Selank?
Selank has little independent human evidence and no US regulatory path, and regulators flagged immune concerns.
FDA said selank may pose a risk of immune reactions from aggregation and impurities, and that it lacks important information on its safety in humans.
FDA: Bulk drug substances that may present significant safety risks (Category 2)A 2026 review of therapeutic peptides describes the clinical evidence as mostly small Russian studies and notes a lack of clinical trials.
Therapeutic peptides in orthopaedics: applications, challenges and future directions (JAAOS Glob Res Rev 2026)Selank is on FDA's list of withdrawn nominations and was not on the 2026 advisory committee agenda, so it is not under evaluation for compounding.
FDA: 503A bulk drug substance categories list (May 14, 2026)
Summaries of published guidelines, drug labels, regulators and reviews, each attributed to its source. DiscoverMedica does not employ clinicians.
Who should avoid Selank?
Especially important to avoid if
- Anyone taking benzodiazepines, sleep medication or other sedatives
- Anyone considering buying it online: it is not made to drug standards
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: there are no data
What are the risks and side effects of Selank?
- Not approved for human use. Products sold online as "research chemicals" are not made to drug standards, so identity, purity, sterility and dose are unverified.
- FDA previously flagged a risk of immune reactions from peptide aggregation.
- May add to the effects of sedatives such as benzodiazepines, based on animal work.
What should you ask a clinician about Selank?
- What evidence-based treatments are available for my anxiety?
- Could anything I take now interact with a sedating product?
These save with the compound when you add it to My Journal, so they’re on the printout for your visit.
Where can I get Selank?
Selank is not approved for human use, so DiscoverMedica links to no seller.
We don’t link to sellers of research-only compounds. Products sold “for research use only” are not made for people and are not held to pharmaceutical quality standards.
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Selank: questions, answered
Does selank help anxiety?
Small Russian studies suggest it might, but there are no rigorous independent trials. Proven treatments for anxiety include therapy and approved medications.
Could it become available through compounding?
Not soon. Its nomination was withdrawn and it is not under FDA evaluation.
Can I get it from a telehealth provider?
No. Selank is not FDA-approved and has no lawful compounding route, so there is nothing a licensed telehealth provider can legitimately prescribe. If a site offers it, treat that as a warning sign. DiscoverMedica does not link to anyone selling it.
What does "research use only" mean?
It means the product is not made or tested for people. FDA has sent warning letters to sellers who use that label while making health claims, and says it judges a product by how it is marketed, not by the disclaimer.
Important safety information
Selank is not approved for human use in the US. Not approved for human use in the US. We list it so you can learn what it is, but we do not link to anyone selling it.
Key risks
- Not approved for human use. Products sold online as "research chemicals" are not made to drug standards, so identity, purity, sterility and dose are unverified.
- FDA previously flagged a risk of immune reactions from peptide aggregation.
- May add to the effects of sedatives such as benzodiazepines, based on animal work.
Avoid it especially if
- Anyone taking benzodiazepines, sleep medication or other sedatives
- Anyone considering buying it online: it is not made to drug standards
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: there are no data
This is not a complete list of risks. Talk to a licensed clinician or pharmacist about your own situation. If you have a severe reaction, call 911. You can report side effects to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Sources
- PubChem: Selank (CID 11765600)
- FDA: Bulk drug substances that may present significant safety risks (Category 2)
Also checked for this guide
- FDA: 503A bulk drug substance categories list (May 14, 2026)
- Therapeutic peptides in orthopaedics: applications, challenges and future directions (JAAOS Glob Res Rev 2026)
- Selank and GABA-related gene expression in rats
Guide reviewed September 23, 2026.
Educational information only, not medical advice. It does not replace a conversation with a licensed clinician.
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