Semax

Semax is a peptide analogue of an ACTH fragment, originally developed for its effects on the central nervous system. It has been extensively referenced in neurological research for its ability to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein critical to neuronal growth, maintenance, and function. Beyond BDNF, the literature has examined its neuroprotective properties in models of neurological stress, its effects on dopaminergic and serotonergic signaling, and its nootropic profile including studied effects on memory and cognitive function. Its breadth of neurological research applications has made Semax one of the more widely cited peptides in cognitive and neuroprotective research.