
Semax
A synthetic heptapeptide analogue of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH 4-10) with established nootropic and neuroprotective properties, studied for cognitive enhancement, stroke recovery, and gene expression modulation in neural tissue. All presented information is based on scientific publications which can be found at the end of product description below.
Product Specifications
Description
All presented information is based on scientific publications which can be found at the end of product description below.
Semax is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide derived from the ACTH(4-10) sequence, developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Russia. It rapidly elevates BDNF and NGF expression while avoiding hormonal effects of full-length ACTH.
Research Highlights
1. Neural Network Effects โ fMRI studies showed increased default mode network volume after intranasal administration.
2. Stroke Recovery โ Genome-wide analysis showed Semax influenced immune and vascular gene expression during focal ischemia. Clinical studies showed increased plasma BDNF and improved motor recovery.
3. Neurotrophic Factor Regulation โ Single intranasal dose activated BDNF and NGF expression in hippocampus and frontal cortex, reaching maximum levels within 8 hours.
4. Cognitive Enhancement โ ACTH-related peptides prevented LTP impairment and restored spatial learning independently of seizure control.
5. Stress Modulation โ Dose-dependent stress-alleviating properties with hepatoprotective effects.
References available upon request.
The product is intended for scientific research and development purposes only. Chemical substances shall not be used as a drug, medicine, active substance, medical aid, cosmetic product, a substance for production of a cosmetic product neither for human consumption that is any food or food supplement or otherwise similarly used on humans or animals. Intended only for in-vitro research, such as Receptor-ligand binding studies, Enzyme activity assays, Cell proliferation assays, Cell signaling assays, Epitope mapping, etc.
Research Use Only: The product is intended for scientific research and development purposes only. Chemical substances shall not be used as a drug, medicine, active substance, medical aid, cosmetic product, a substance for production of a cosmetic product neither for human consumption that is any food or food supplement or otherwise similarly used on humans or animals. Intended only for in-vitro research, such as Receptor-ligand binding studies, Enzyme activity assays, Cell proliferation assays, Cell signaling assays, Epitope mapping, etc.
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- Each batch is HPLC-MS verified at โฅ99% purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) including HPLC chromatograms and mass spectrometry data is provided with every shipment.
- Store the lyophilised vial at -20ยฐC, protected from light. Once reconstituted for in-vitro work, follow your laboratory's standard handling and stability protocols. Most reconstituted peptides remain stable at 2-8ยฐC for short-term use.
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