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Nootropic & NeuroCognition, Mood & NeuroprotectionnootropicAnxiolytic & Nootropic PeptideNootropicCognitiveResearch use only
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Body Map
Overview
Synthetic heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It is an analog of the naturally occurring immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, with an additional Gly-Pro sequence that improves metabolic stability. Research has focused on its anxiolytic, nootropic, and immunomodulatory properties. Approved in Russia as a nasal spray medication for generalized anxiety disorder and neurasthenia. Mechanism involves GABAergic modulation via gene expression, serotonin metabolism modulation, BDNF upregulation, dopamine modulation, and immune modulation.
Primary Uses
Anxiety reduction (anxiolytic effects)
Immune support / immunomodulation
Stress relief via enkephalin modulation
Antiviral activity via interferon secretion
Cognitive support without sedation
Anxiety reduction (generalized anxiety disorder)
Cognitive enhancement (memory, attention, learning)
Immunomodulation
Neurasthenia treatment
Adjunctive treatment during viral infections
Anxiolytic and stress research
Immune-neuro interface studies
Cognition/focus models
Nasal peptide delivery
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Anxiety
Memory Enhancement
Attention and Focus
Neuroprotection
Immune Modulation
Antiviral Activity
Inflammation Regulation
Anxiolytic effects
Cognitive enhancement
Neurasthenia
Anti-anxiety (anxiolytic)
Cognitive enhancement (nootropic)
Anti-fatigue
Stress management
Protocol Reference
Dose
200–500 mcg
Frequency
Daily or 3-5x weekly
Half-life
Minutes (plasma); extended CNS activity
Route
Intranasal · Subcutaneous
Evidence
Human Clinical Data Available / Preclinical / Approved medication in Russia; clinical trials completed; limited Western clinical trials / Well Studied / C / Preclinical (most rigorous data is preclinical and Russian; one Russian comparative human trial, not replicated by Western groups) (disputed)
Research References· 24
Research Models
HumanMouseRatanimalrodent
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