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N-Acetyl Semax Amidate vs Semax / Selank
Both are discussed for cognition & mood. What this site records about each, side by side. Every figure is on the compound's own page with the source it came from.
| N-Acetyl Semax Amidate | Semax / Selank | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Semax with both ends chemically capped so it lasts longer. More potent per milligram in animal work, and no human trial of the modified version exists. | Two Russian-developed neuropeptides in one vial, usually 10 mg of each. Both rest on literature that has not been independently replicated in the West. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Preclinical | Preclinical |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-18 | Not approved anywhere. Semax itself is registered in Russia; this modified version is not, and has never been through a human trial. Sold only as a research chemical. | Not approved in the United States as a mixture or as either of its parts. Both components are registered medicines in Russia. |
| Routes | Nasal, Subcutaneous | Nasal, Subcutaneous |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $3.25/mg | $2.50/mg |
| Median per mg | $3.50/mg | $4.08/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 4 | 14 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Nasal solutions are handled more than injectables and are correspondingly easier to contaminate. | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C and used within about 30 days. A blend cannot be split. A contaminated vial takes every component with it. |
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