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Selank for Focus & Cognition: What the Research Says

Primarily Russian clinical and preclinical research.Updated August 2026

Selank (also known as TP-7) is a synthetic peptide studied in Russia for anxiety and cognitive effects. This page covers what the published research does — and does not — establish about it in relation to focus, memory and cognition.

What the research covers

Selank is researched for Focus & cognition — which is why it appears in discussions of focus, memory and cognition.

Research status: Primarily Russian clinical and preclinical research.

How Selank is thought to work

Selank is a synthetic analog of the immune peptide tuftsin, developed in Russia. Research suggests it may modulate neurotransmitters (including GABA and serotonin systems) and BDNF, which is the basis for studies of anti-anxiety and cognition-supporting effects.

What it does not establish

Most research is region-specific and not widely replicated. Not an approved medication in the US/EU.

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Commonly researched alongside

A neuropeptide studied for cognition and neuroprotection.

Other peptides researched for Focus & Cognition

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Frequently asked questions

Primarily Russian clinical and preclinical research. Research relevant to this area covers focus & cognition. That is a description of where the research points, not evidence that it will work for you — and Selpho does not provide dosing or medical advice.

Primarily Russian clinical and preclinical research.

Most research is region-specific and not widely replicated. Not an approved medication in the US/EU. Always speak to a licensed healthcare professional before considering any peptide.

Anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) effects, focus, and stress resilience. Much of the research is region-specific and not widely replicated.

No. Selank is not an approved medication in the US or EU; most clinical research comes from Russia.

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