Semax
ACTH(4-7) analogue with potent nootropic and neuroprotective properties. Upregulates BDNF and NGF, approved in Russia for stroke recovery and cognitive
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Total Price
$50
For research & laboratory use only. Not for human consumption.
Half-Life
~1-7 minutes (intranasal); active metabolites much longer
Administration Route
Intranasal or subcutaneous injection
ACTH Analogue Nootropic
Melanocortin receptor activation enhances focus and cognition
Neuroprotection
Reduces ischaemia damage; used in Russian stroke protocols
BDNF & NGF Release
Triggers neurotrophic factor release for synaptogenesis
Effect Profile
Focus & Memory
Neuroprotection
Mood & Anxiety
Neuroplasticity
Effect Timeline
Increased focus and mental clarity within first uses
Working memory improvement; verbal fluency enhanced
BDNF elevation measurable; stress resilience improved
Sustained neuroprotective effect; cognitive baseline elevated
Start — Days 1–3
Increased focus and mental clarity within first uses
Week 2
Working memory improvement; verbal fluency enhanced
Week 4
BDNF elevation measurable; stress resilience improved
Week 8
Sustained neuroprotective effect; cognitive baseline elevated
Mechanism of Action
Scientific Research
Bull Exp Biol Med (2006)
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova (2001)
Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova (2004)
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