Semax
A Russian-developed heptapeptide marketed for memory, focus, and stroke recovery support.
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✨ real molecule sketch
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Nootropic peptide
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Structure (cute edition)
✨ real molecule sketch
This peptide is a short chain of about 4 amino acids—think of it as a tiny protein necklace on your label.
INCI: Nootropic peptide · ~4 amino acids in our simplified view
Research & public records
Counts and links from public databases (PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wikidata, NIH drug nomenclature). Educational only — not medical advice.
Knowledge base: chemical compound — Wikipedia
PubMed: 206 indexed papers (search PubMed)
- [Effect of a combined physiotherapeutic approach on changes in functional parameters after endovitreal surgery of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with a favorable anatomical outcome]. · Vestnik oftalmologii
- Multi-Layer Magnetic Shields Based on Fe-Based Nanocrystalline and Co-Based Amorphous Ribbons. · Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
- Digitally Guided Hybrid Maxillary Expansion with Supragingival Mandibular Miniplates for Class III Correction in Late Adolescents: A Pilot Clinical Study. · Journal of clinical medicine
- Therapeutic peptides in gerontology: mechanisms and applications for healthy aging. · Frontiers in aging
- Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions. · Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
- The Potential of the Peptide Drug Semax and Its Derivative for Correcting Pathological Impairments in the Animal Model of Alzheimer's Disease. · Acta naturae
- Effect of ACTH4-10Pro8-Gly9-Pro10 on anti-inflammatory cytokine (IL-4, IL-10, IL-13) expression in acute spinal cord injury models (male Sprague Dawley rats). · F1000Research
- The Effect of Peptide Semax, an ACTH(4-10) Analogue, on Intracellular Calcium Dynamics in Rat Brain Neurons. · Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine
Clinical trials: 41 studies on ClinicalTrials.gov (view search)
- Effects of Exercise During Gestation on Maternal and Foetal Health · COMPLETED
- Evaluation of the Effects of Laughter Yoga · RECRUITING
- Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Osilodrostat in Cushing's Disease · COMPLETED
- Low-dose Naltrexone for Post-COVID Fatigue Syndrome · COMPLETED
- Exercise During Pregnancy: Effects on the Maternal-Fetal Unit · ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
- Thoracic Epidural Analgesia vs Surgical Site Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine Following Open Gynecologic Surgery · COMPLETED
- Aminophylline for Patients With Post-Dural Puncture Headache · COMPLETED
- A Study of Tocilizumab Plus Non-biological DMARD in Patients With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and an Inadequate Response to Non-biological DMARDs · COMPLETED
ChEMBL: CHEMBL2370754
What brands say it does
Semax is derived from ACTH fragment 4-10 and is approved as a nasal drop in Russia for cognitive and circulatory conditions. Mechanisms may involve BDNF upregulation. Western availability is research-only; evidence quality varies by indication.
Where you’ll find it
Nootropic forums, Russian pharmacies (where legal), and research vendors.
Other names you might see
ACTH 4-10 analog
Nootropic peptide
Similar peptides
Educational only—not medical advice. Not prescribing or dosing guidance. Talk to your doctor before starting any peptide protocol.