Compound Library

Evidence-based research summaries across 9 categories.

Research-Only Citation-Backed Evidence-Graded
8 compounds
Cognitive & Mood Moderate
Semax

ACTH-derived heptapeptide developed in Russia. Studied for nootropic effects, BDNF upregulation, stroke recovery, and neurological protection. Approved in Russia and Ukraine as a drug.

Cognitive & Mood Moderate
Selank

Synthetic analogue of immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin. Studied for anxiolytic effects, cognitive enhancement, and immune modulation without sedation or dependence.

Cognitive & Mood Preliminary
DSIP

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide — neuropeptide studied for sleep architecture improvement, stress reduction, and HPA axis modulation.

Cognitive & Mood Emerging
Dihexa

Hepatocyte growth factor receptor (HGF/c-Met) agonist peptide. Described in preclinical studies as millions of times more potent than BDNF for synaptogenesis. Studied for Alzheimer disease, cognitive enhancement, and neurological repair.

Cognitive & Mood Preliminary
Noopept (GVS-111)

Proline-containing dipeptide nootropic studied for cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, and anxiety reduction. Developed in Russia. Rapidly crosses BBB; active at nanogram doses. Different mechanism from racetam class.

Cognitive & Mood Moderate
Cerebrolysin

Neuropeptide mixture derived from pig brain tissue. Contains BDNF, NGF, GDNF, CNTF, and other neurotrophic peptide fragments. Studied for Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke recovery, and ADHD. Widely used in Russia and China.

Cognitive & Mood Moderate
NA-1 (Nerinetide)

PSD-95 inhibitor peptide studied for acute ischemic stroke neuroprotection. Designed to prevent excitotoxic neuronal death post-stroke. Phase 3 ESCAPE-NA1 trial completed with notable subgroup findings.

Cognitive & Mood Preliminary
Cortexin

Polypeptide complex extracted from porcine/bovine cerebral cortex tissue. Contains multiple neurotrophic peptides. Studied for childhood cognitive development, stroke rehabilitation, and neuroprotection in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Research Reference Only: All compound information is for educational purposes from published literature. Not medical advice.