Topic · Indication
Cognition & Focus
Attention and memory performance. A group of Russian Pro-Gly-Pro peptides (semax, selank) has been investigated; replication in Western RCTs is limited.
Peptides on this topic
2 peptides researched for this topicSelank
Research other · 4 studies
Synthetic heptapeptide derived from natural tuftsin. Approved as an anxiolytic (Selank) in Russia and some CIS states. Western phase-3 trials are absent; efficacy assessment relies on Russian research literature.
Relevant observations
- Human trialReduction of anxiety symptoms versus placebo reported in Russian clinical pilot studies
Semax
Research other · 4 studies
Synthetic heptapeptide derived from the N-terminal fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH 4-10). Approved in Russia for ischaemic stroke, cognitive function and ADHD in children. Western phase-3 trials absent.
Relevant observations
- Human trialImprovement of neurological function in acute stroke treatment versus placebo reported in Russian studies