Selank – Tuftsin-Derived Heptapeptide for Research
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide developed for advanced laboratory research involving neuropeptide signalling, neurotransmission, GABA-associated pathways and peptide structure–activity relationships.
Its clearly defined seven-amino-acid sequence combines the naturally occurring tuftsin fragment Thr–Lys–Pro–Arg with the stabilising tripeptide sequence Pro–Gly–Pro.
The complete amino-acid sequence of Selank is:
Thr–Lys–Pro–Arg–Pro–Gly–Pro
Also written as:
TKPRPGP
This compact molecular structure makes Selank particularly relevant for professional biochemical, analytical and cellular research involving regulatory peptides and nervous-system signalling.
Vigtige produktfunktioner
- Synthetic seven-amino-acid research peptide
- Clearly defined TKPRPGP sequence
- Derived from the natural tuftsin peptide
- Contains a C-terminal Pro–Gly–Pro sequence
- Relevant for neurotransmission research
- Suitable for GABA-associated pathway studies
- Useful for neuropeptide and gene-expression models
- Suitable for analytical peptide characterisation
- Leveres som frysetørret forskningsmateriale
- Tydelige batchspecifikke produktoplysninger
- Sikker og diskret emballage
- Hurtig og sporbar levering i Europa
What Is Selank?
Selank is a synthetic analogue of tuftsin, a naturally occurring tetrapeptide with the sequence Thr–Lys–Pro–Arg.
The addition of Pro–Gly–Pro at the C-terminus creates the complete seven-amino-acid Selank sequence. This modification has been investigated in relation to peptide stability, molecular duration and biological signalling.
The peptide is frequently studied in experimental models involving central nervous system communication, neurotransmitter-associated gene expression and the interaction between regulatory peptides and neural pathways.
Research into Selank remains focused on understanding its molecular mechanisms rather than establishing the research material as a therapeutic product.
Tuftsin-Derived Peptide Research
Tuftsin is a naturally occurring regulatory tetrapeptide corresponding to the sequence:
Thr–Lys–Pro–Arg
Selank retains this complete tuftsin-related sequence and adds the tripeptide Pro–Gly–Pro.
This makes Selank relevant for studies involving:
- Tuftsin-derived peptide biology
- Regulatory peptide signalling
- C-terminal peptide modification
- Proline-rich peptide sequences
- Peptidstabilitet
- Enzymatic degradation
- Struktur-aktivitetsforhold
- Comparative peptide-fragment research
- Neuropeptide chemistry
- Peptide metabolite analysis
Researchers may compare Selank with tuftsin, Pro–Gly–Pro or shorter Selank-derived fragments to investigate how sequence length and composition influence molecular behaviour.
Neurotransmission Research
Selank has been examined in experimental models involving genes and pathways associated with neurotransmission.
Potential laboratory research areas include:
- Neurotransmitter receptor expression
- Neural cell signalling
- Synaptic communication
- Receptor-subunit gene expression
- Ion-channel-associated pathways
- Neurotransmitter transporters
- Intracellulær signaltransduktion
- Neural response pathways
- Comparative neuropeptide research
- Time-dependent gene-expression analysis
Animal research has reported changes in the expression of multiple genes associated with neurotransmission following Selank exposure. These results remain model-specific and depend on the experimental conditions used.
GABA-Associated Research
Gamma-aminobutyric acid, commonly known as GABA, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter within the nervous system.
Experimental studies have investigated possible relationships between Selank and the GABAergic system.
Relevant research topics include:
- GABA receptor-associated signalling
- GABA-A receptor subunit expression
- GABA binding interactions
- Allosteric receptor modulation
- Neural inhibitory pathways
- Receptorfølsomhed
- Neurotransmitter-response models
- Comparative GABA-related compounds
- Ændringer i genekspression
- Cellular signalling analysis
The precise mechanisms remain under investigation. Selank should not be described as acting identically to established pharmaceutical GABA-receptor compounds.
Gene-Expression Research
Selank is particularly relevant for laboratories examining how short regulatory peptides may influence cellular gene-expression patterns.
Potential research applications include:
- Neurotransmission-related gene expression
- Receptor-subunit expression
- Transporter-associated genes
- Ion-channel expression
- Immediate cellular responses
- Time-dependent transcriptional changes
- Comparative transcriptomic analysis
- Neural cell-response pathways
- Regulatory peptide signalling
- Molecular pathway mapping
Research may compare Selank-associated expression patterns with those produced by GABA or other neuroactive reference compounds.
Neuropeptide Research
Neuropeptides are short signalling molecules that contribute to communication between neurons and other cell types.
Selank may be useful for research involving:
- Neuropeptide signalling
- Peptide–receptor interactions
- Neural communication
- Peptidnedbrydning
- Enzyme–substrate interactions
- Regulatory peptide networks
- Cellular uptake
- Peptide transport
- Signal amplification
- Comparative neuropeptide pharmacology
Its compact sequence makes Selank suitable for targeted studies involving clearly defined peptide structures.
Pro–Gly–Pro Sequence Research
The C-terminal Pro–Gly–Pro sequence is an important structural feature of Selank.
Proline-rich peptide fragments are studied in connection with:
- Peptidstabilitet
- Proteolytic resistance
- Peptide metabolism
- Fragment formation
- Enzymatic degradation
- Molecular conformation
- Cellular uptake
- Regulatory peptide biology
- Peptide–protein interactions
- Comparative glyproline research
Researchers may examine the complete Selank peptide alongside Pro–Gly–Pro or other shorter fragments to study their individual analytical and cellular characteristics.
Cellular and Molecular Research
Selank may also be relevant for broader cellular research involving:
- Neural cell models
- Receptor-expression analysis
- Cellular stress responses
- Intracellular signalling
- Protein-expression changes
- Peptide uptake
- Gene-regulation pathways
- Mobilkommunikation
- Comparative peptide screening
- Molecular-response profiling
Research results may vary according to cell type, peptide concentration, exposure duration and analytical method.
Potentielle forskningsanvendelser
Selank may be suitable for controlled scientific research involving:
- Tuftsin-derived peptide biology
- GABA-associated signalling
- Neurotransmitter gene expression
- Neural receptor pathways
- Neuropeptide communication
- Regulatory peptide research
- Proline-rich peptide sequences
- Peptidstabilitet
- Enzymatic degradation
- Peptide-fragment analysis
- Struktur-aktivitetsforhold
- Cellular-response pathways
- Analytisk peptidkarakterisering
- Kromatografisk analyse
- Massespektrometrianalyse
- Stability and degradation studies
The exact experimental conditions, controls and analytical procedures should be selected and validated by the qualified laboratory conducting the research.
Analytisk forskning
Selank may be suitable for professional analytical applications involving:
- Højtydende væskekromatografi
- Væskekromatografi-massespektrometri
- Bekræftelse af peptididentitet
- Amino-acid-sequence verification
- Renhedsvurdering
- Stabilitetstestning
- Nedbrydningsprofilering
- Metabolite identification
- Opløselighedsvurdering
- Sammenligning af referencematerialer
- Comparative peptide analysis
- Udvikling af analytiske metoder
Because Selank contains several proline residues, laboratories should use analytical methods specifically validated for the TKPRPGP sequence.
Produktspecifikationer
| Produktkarakteristik |
Information |
| Produktnavn |
Selank |
| Amino-acid sequence |
Thr–Lys–Pro–Arg–Pro–Gly–Pro |
| Sequence abbreviation |
TKPRPGP |
| Produktkategori |
Syntetisk forskningspeptid |
| Peptidtype |
Tuftsin-derived heptapeptide |
| Peptidlængde |
Seven amino acids |
| Strukturelt grundlag |
Tuftsin with C-terminal Pro–Gly–Pro |
| Primary research areas |
Neuropeptide and neurotransmission research |
| Form |
Frysetørret forskningsmateriale |
| Præsentation |
Sikkert forseglet forskningsflaske |
| Dokumentation |
Batchspecifikke analytiske oplysninger |
| Emballage |
Sikker og diskret emballage |
| Tilsigtet anvendelse |
Videnskabelig, analytisk og laboratorieforskning |
Frysetørret forskningsformat
Selank is supplied as a lyophilised research material in a securely sealed vial.
Lyophilisation removes moisture and helps support peptide stability during controlled storage and transportation. Minor variations in physical appearance may occur because of product quantity, production conditions and residual moisture.
Physical appearance alone should not be used to determine product identity, purity or analytical quality. Researchers should review the documentation associated with the applicable batch.
Kvalitet og produkttransparens
Peptides Divas focuses on clear specifications, professional handling and batch-level traceability.
Available analytical information may include:
- Produktidentifikation
- Confirmed TKPRPGP sequence
- Batch- eller lotnummer
- Rapporteret renhed
- HPLC-analyse
- Massespektrometridata
- Testoplysninger
- Produktets udseende
- Opbevaringsanbefalinger
Dette giver forskere klare og sporbare oplysninger om det relevante produktparti.
Opbevaringsoplysninger
Store Selank in its original sealed packaging according to the conditions stated on the product label and applicable batch documentation.
Protect the research material from:
- Direkte sollys
- Overdreven varme
- Fugtighed
- Forurening
- Beskadiget emballage
- Gentagne temperaturudsving
- Unødvendig eksponering for luft
The receiving laboratory is responsible for establishing appropriate preparation, handling and storage procedures for its specific research protocol.
Why Choose Selank?
Selank provides a compact and clearly defined peptide structure for advanced neuropeptide and analytical research.
Key research advantages include:
- Precisely defined TKPRPGP sequence
- Clearly established relationship to tuftsin
- Relevant for neurotransmission research
- Suitable for GABA-associated pathway studies
- Useful for gene-expression models
- Valuable for peptide-fragment analysis
- Suitable for structure–activity research
- Praktisk frysetørret præsentation
- Tydelige batchspecifikke produktoplysninger
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Choose Selank from Peptides Divas for advanced laboratory research involving neuropeptide signalling, GABA-associated pathways, gene expression and regulatory peptide biology.
For laboratory research use only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.