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Semax — Half-Life, Dosing & Protocol Guide

Also known as: ACTH 4-10 analog, Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro

Preclinical · No published human PK data — rat estimate and active metabol
Plasma Half-Life
~2–5 min plasma (rat); functional effects 12–24h
Source: No published human PK data — rat estimate and active metabolite data
Route
Intranasal (primary); Subcutaneous (off-label)
Frequency
1–2× daily
Dose Range
200–2000mcg intranasal daily
Category
Nootropic / Cognitive
⚠ No Published Human Pharmacokinetic Data
Half-life values are based on preclinical (animal) studies or community estimates only.

Pharmacokinetics & Mechanism

Semax (Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro) is a synthetic heptapeptide ACTH(4-10) analog with a rat plasma half-life of approximately 2–5 minutes due to N-terminal aminopeptidase cleavage. Its active metabolite Pro-Gly-Pro retains neurotrophin-modulating activity with an estimated CNS residence of 12–24 hours, explaining why functional effects persist far beyond plasma clearance. No human pharmacokinetic study has been published. Primary mechanisms include BDNF/NGF upregulation in hippocampus and cortex, dopamine/serotonin modulation, and enkephalinase inhibition. Approved only in Russia and CIS countries as 0.1% nasal spray.

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