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N-Acetyl Semax vs Semax
A neutral, side-by-side look at N-Acetyl Semax and Semax: what each one is, its class, half-life, storage, and the public sources behind it. Educational reference only, not medical advice, dosing, or a recommendation to use either compound.
N-Acetyl Semax
N-Acetyl Semax Amidate · NA-Semax
Full profile →Semax
Full profile →| Attribute | N-Acetyl Semax | Semax |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cognitive / Longevity | Cognitive / Longevity |
| Half-life | Not established in a public source | Minutes in plasma |
| Common vial | Varies | 5, 10, 30 mg |
| Reference | Verified | Verified |
What is N-Acetyl Semax?
An acetylated analog of Semax, itself a short fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormone with the hormonal activity removed. Studied largely in Russian literature for effects on the central nervous system. Not approved outside its country of origin.
Sources
- PubChem compound record
- Doklady Biological Sciences 2020: connectomic study of Selank and Semax effects
What is Semax?
A synthetic heptapeptide analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment, studied as a neuroprotective and nootropic compound. Reported mechanisms include upregulation of neurotrophins (BDNF and NGF) and interaction with melanocortin and enkephalin systems.
Sources
- Peer-reviewed ACTH(4-10) analog neuroprotection (PMC8226508)
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