Selank Research Document (5mg)
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog assessed in models of stress modulation, GABAergic tone, and cognitive function.
For Research Use Only. Not for human or animal consumption, medical treatment, or diagnostic use.
Content is informational and must not be used as dosing, clinical, or therapeutic guidance.
At a Glance
Document Purpose
- Summarize recommended lab-focused storage and handling concepts.
- Support internal SOPs, audit trails, and chain-of-custody records.
- Provide a consistent structure across GLP3 research documentation.
Key Topics & Use-Cases
- Tuftsin-based sequence and immunomodulatory angle
- Interactions with GABA and monoamine systems in models
- Short peptide handling and adsorption
Common Research Contexts
- Behavioral and anxiety-model studies (where permitted)
- Receptor binding and neurotransmitter profiling
- Comparative work vs. Semax and related peptides
Storage & Stability Considerations
- Store sealed vials in accordance with supplier guidance (e.g. frozen or refrigerated) and protected from light.
- Log receipt date, lot/batch, and initial storage conditions at intake.
- Minimize repeated freeze–thaw cycles; prepare aliquots at first use when appropriate.
- Label aliquots with lot, aliquot date, and intended expiry per internal SOP.
- Use dedicated, validated temperature monitoring where required for QA/QC programs.
Handling, Reconstitution & Aliquoting
- Conduct all manipulations in a clean environment using appropriate PPE (gloves, coat, eye protection).
- Use sterile, nuclease-free diluents and consumables when sterility or assay sensitivity requires it.
- Document reconstitution protocol: diluent identity, target concentration, and final volume.
- Gently mix to avoid foaming or shear stress; avoid incompatible solvents or extreme pH unless validated.
- Dispose of unused material and consumables via institutional chemical/biological waste procedures.
Minimum Documentation Checklist
To support traceability and regulatory-aligned lab practice, maintain:
- Supplier documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), specification sheet, and safety information.
- Lot-level records: batch/lot ID, quantity received, and responsible personnel.
- Storage log: conditions, equipment IDs, alarms/incidents, corrective actions if applicable.
- Aliquot map: locations, labels, concentrations, and dates of preparation.
- Use log: experiment IDs, dates, operators, and reference to raw data and protocols.
- Periodic review of stock integrity (visual check, where appropriate analytical confirmation).
Example Non-Clinical Research Models
The compound described on this page is used strictly in controlled non-clinical settings.
No human dosing guidance or off-label promotional content is provided or implied.
- In vitro assays (e.g. receptor binding, signaling cascades, gene/protein expression).
- Mechanistic models exploring pathways such as metabolism, inflammation, regeneration, or neurobiology.
- Analytical method validation where the peptide is used as a reference or system suitability standard.
- Other ethically approved models consistent with institutional, national, and international regulations.
Compliance & Risk Management Notes
- Classify and handle as a research chemical according to institutional risk assessments.
- Restrict access to trained personnel; maintain documented training where required.
- Verify that procurement, storage, and use comply with local laws and professional guidelines.
- Do not advertise or position this material as a finished drug, supplement, or cosmetic ingredient.
References & Evidence Snapshot
This summary is informed by publicly available scientific literature, supplier technical data,
and standard peptide handling practices. Users should consult primary peer-reviewed sources,
regulatory documents, and internal SOPs before designing or interpreting any study.
No efficacy or safety claims for human use are made or endorsed.
