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Product Description

Research Peptide

Semax 40 mg

Research-grade lyophilized peptide powder supplied in a sterile glass vial. Semax is investigated in controlled laboratory settings for its role in neuroprotection, BDNF and neurotrophic signaling, cognitive function, and central stress-response research models.

Research Use Only

This product is intended strictly for laboratory and scientific investigation. Not for human consumption, therapeutic use, or veterinary application.

Specifications

Purity

High purity; third-party tested (COA/HPLC)

Form

Lyophilized powder

Content

40 mg Semax per vial

Packaging

Sterile glass vial with secure closure

Storage

Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C, desiccated, and protected from light

Molecular Formula

C₃₇H₅₁N₉O₁₀S

Molecular Weight

~813.9 g·mol⁻¹

Sequence

Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro (ACTH(4–10) analog with PGP tail)

CAS Number

80714-61-0

Reconstitution

For reconstituting lyophilized peptide powders, laboratories typically use a suitable diluent such as bacteriostatic water (BAC), which may help support stable preparation and consistent laboratory handling.

For convenient laboratory use, see Bacteriostatic Water – 10 ml.

Research Overview

Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide, an analogue of the ACTH(4–10) fragment extended with a Pro-Gly-Pro tail for improved stability. In laboratory settings, it is widely investigated for its role in neuroprotection, neuroplasticity, cognitive performance, BDNF-related pathways, and central stress-response signaling. No therapeutic or clinical claims are made or implied.

Primary Research Areas

Neuroprotection & Neurorestoration

Experimental models of ischemia, brain injury, and neuronal survival focused on adaptive responses in central nervous system tissue.

BDNF & Neurotrophic Signaling

Research investigating regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and related pathways linked to synaptic plasticity, learning, and neural adaptation.

Cognition & Attention

Behavioral and electrophysiological models exploring memory, focus, information processing, and higher-order cognitive performance.

Stress & Monoaminergic Systems

Experimental work on dopaminergic and serotonergic signaling together with central responses to acute and chronic stressors.

Laboratory handling note:
Lyophilized peptides are commonly reconstituted using sterile research diluents such as bacteriostatic water (BAC).