Сравнение
Afamelanotide vs. Semax
Два пептида рядом — идентичность, доказательная база, правовой статус и известные нежелательные явления.
Идентичность
Категория
Исследования (прочее)
Исследования (прочее)
Номер CAS
75921-69-6
80714-61-0
Молекулярная масса
1646.87 g/mol
813.92 g/mol
Период полувыведения
12 h
0.3 h
Последовательность
Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-ProМеханизм действия
Afamelanotide
Afamelanotide is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It differs from native α-MSH by two substitutions — norleucine at position 4 and D-phenylalanine at position 7 — which make it metabolically more stable and more potent. As an agonist at the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) on melanocytes, it activates adenylate cyclase, raises cAMP and increases tyrosinase activity via the transcription factor MITF. This shifts pigment synthesis toward eumelanin, which absorbs UV and visible light and has antioxidant properties — the presumed mechanism of photoprotection in EPP.
Semax
Semax is a tetracosactide fragment analog without hormonal activity at MC2R. Proposed mechanisms include elevation of BDNF and NGF in hippocampus and striatum (in animal models), modulation of dopamine metabolism, and neuroprotective effects via anti-apoptotic pathways. A clear primary receptor is not established.
Доказательная база
Наивысшая доказательность
РКИ на людях
Исследование на людях
Исследования
4
4
из них на людях
4
2
Зафиксированные эффекты
4
3
Открытые противоречия
1
1
Задокументированные нежелательные явления
4
1
Правовой статус
Полные записи
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Afamelanotide and Semax?
- Afamelanotide is classified as "Исследования (прочее)", while Semax is classified as "Исследования (прочее)". Afamelanotide: Afamelanotide (brand name Scenesse) is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and a melanocortin-1 receptor agonist. Unlike most peptides covered here, it is a regularly approved medicine: EMA approval in 2014/2015, FDA approval in 2019, in each case as a subcutaneous implant for the prevention of phototoxicity in adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). It promotes eumelanin formation in the skin. Semax: 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. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Afamelanotide or Semax?
- The highest available evidence level is "РКИ на людях" for Afamelanotide and "Исследование на людях" for Semax. A higher evidence level means more robust data, but says nothing about suitability for an individual. The full body of evidence is on each peptide's own page.
- What is the legal status of Afamelanotide and Semax in Germany and the United States?
- Германия: Afamelanotide — Рецептурный, Semax — Не одобрено. США: Afamelanotide — Рецептурный, Semax — Не одобрено. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.