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peptideEVIDENCECUSResearch chemical

Semax

Russian heptapeptide derived from ACTH 4-10. Used clinically in Russia for stroke and cognitive disorders. Intranasal.

Dose range0.3–1mg
Half-life0.5h
Onset15min
Safety3/5low evidence base

Mechanism of action

Increases BDNF and NGF in the hippocampus. Modulates dopamine and serotonin. Crosses BBB intranasally.

Benefits

  • Cognition / focus

    EVIDENCEC

    Russian clinical trials.

  • Stroke recovery

    EVIDENCEB

    Russian RCTs.

Side effects

  • Headacheuncommonmild
  • Nasal irritationcommonmild

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