Selank

It’s a peptide with a molecular weight of 751.9; its molecular formula is C33H57N11O9. Selank is considered as a heptapeptide, which means that it’s a peptide chain that’s made up of 7 amino acids. It has a sequence of Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro. A scientific study on animal test subjects revealed that the Selank functional mechanics give it the capacity for increasing serotonin secretion.

That neurotransmitter is known for its connection with mood regulation and has also been known to contain ties to appetite and sleep regulation. The presence of Selank and its capability of causing an uptick in serotonin release implies that animal test subjects might experience a more efficient way of homeostasis regarding mood and sleep. Additionally, it has been determined that the peptide has the capacity for modulating the interleukin 6 expressions.

IL-6 (Interleukin 6) is a white secretion blood cell-secretion (interleukin) acting as both anti-inflammatory myokine and inflammatory cytokine. It is encoded by the IL6 gene in humans. The secretion plays an important role in stimulating your immune response when you have an infection and after damage, especially during cases of tissue damage resulting in inflammation.