Semax
Approved (Russia/Ukraine)Semax
- Category
- Cognitive & Neuroprotection
- Aliases
- ACTH 4-10 analog, Семакс
- Administration
- Intranasal spray, Subcutaneous injection
Overview
Nootropic peptide that increases BDNF expression and enhances memory, focus, and neuroprotection. Originally developed for stroke rehabilitation in Russia.
Treatments studied
Treatment categories
Cognitive decline
Increases BDNF and supports neurotransmitter systems tied to memory and learning.
Memory impairment
Enhances hippocampal BDNF expression, directly supporting memory formation and retention.
Neurological recovery
Upregulates VEGF, supporting blood vessel and tissue repair in damaged neural tissue.
Stroke rehabilitation
Originally developed in Russia specifically for post-stroke recovery, with neuroprotective and VEGF-driven repair effects.