Cognitive & Nootropic Peptides (7 Offers)

Peptides studied for neuroprotection, cognitive enhancement, and mood modulation. This category includes Semax, Selank, and synthetic fragments like Kisspeptin, targeting neurotrophic factors, stress response, and brain plasticity.

Peptides in Cognitive Function and Neurological Research

Cognitive and nootropic peptides are a specialized class of compounds investigated for their potential to modulate brain function, enhance neuroplasticity, and provide neuroprotection. Research in this field focuses on peptides that influence neurotrophic factors (like BDNF), neurotransmitter systems, and the brain's response to stress and injury, offering tools for studying memory, learning, and emotional regulation.

This category encompasses peptides with distinct neurological mechanisms:

• Neurotrophic & Protective Peptides (e.g., Semax): This synthetic heptapeptide analog of ACTH(4-10) is a primary subject in research on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) upregulation, cognitive enhancement, and ischemic injury protection. It is studied for its potential to improve attention, learning, and memory consolidation in models.
• Anxiolytic & Adaptogenic Peptides (e.g., Selank): A synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide Tuftsin, Selank is researched for its pronounced anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects and ability to influence serotonin and GABA systems without inducing sedation, making it a key compound for stress response studies.
• Neuroregulatory & Hormonal Peptides (e.g., Kisspeptin-10): While primarily involved in the reproductive axis, synthetic Kisspeptin has significant research interest for its receptors in the brain, particularly in areas governing mood, emotion, and sexual behavior, linking neuroendocrinology with cognitive function.
• Targeted Neuropeptide Fragments (e.g., KPV): The Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide is a minimal fragment of α-MSH with research focused on potent anti-inflammatory effects within the central nervous system, relevant for studies on neuroinflammation and mood disorders.

Researchers utilize these compounds to explore mechanisms for cognitive decline, anxiety disorders, stroke recovery, and neurodegenerative conditions. They represent a bridge between classic neurotransmitter pharmacology and peptide-based modulation of complex brain networks.

All products are furnished exclusively for non-human, in vitro laboratory research.