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The neuropeptide and longevity research area - nootropic and geroprotective peptides and related compounds studied in cognition, neuroprotection and cellular ageing.

This research area spans two overlapping themes: neuropeptides studied for cognitive and neuroprotective effects (Semax, Selank, Cerebrolysin) and geroprotective peptides studied in the biology of ageing (Epitalon, SS-31, 5-Amino-1MQ). The compounds are investigated for mechanisms ranging from BDNF modulation to mitochondrial function and telomerase activity in preclinical models.

This hub groups the research compounds New-U supplies in this area alongside the on-site guides that summarise the published science.

7 of the 14 compounds in this area have a current published Certificate of Analysis from an independent laboratory, linked on its card below and listed at /coa.

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Research reading

semax epitalon dsip fda review 2026

selank research guide

is semax fda approved

is epitalon fda approved

5 amino 1mq research guide

peptides healthy aging research 2026

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Per-compound research guides, side-by-side comparisons and current analytical evidence for the compounds studied in this area. Research use only.

Research guide Semax research guide Semax rapidly upregulates BDNF and TrkB in the hippocampus, tunes serotonin and dopamine neurotransmission, and activates… Read the guide →

Research guide Selank research guide Selank allosterically modulates GABAA receptors, raises BDNF in the hippocampus, and shifts monoamine neurotransmitter balance - producing… Read the guide →

Research guide Epitalon research guide Epitalon binds specific DNA motifs and histone proteins in the hTERT promoter region, switching on telomerase expression and allowing… Read the guide →

Research guide Cerebrolysin research guide Cerebrolysin delivers a mixture of small neurotrophic peptides that activate survival pathways, reduce amyloid processing, and stimulate… Read the guide →

Research guide SS-31 research guide SS-31 accumulates inside the inner mitochondrial membrane, binds cardiolipin, prevents its peroxidation, and restores the structural… Read the guide →

Research guide 5-Amino-1MQ research guide 5-Amino-1MQ blocks the NNMT enzyme, preserving intracellular NAD+ and SAM and preventing the methyl-sink effect that drives metabolic… Read the guide →

Research guide DSIP research guide DSIP is studied as a diffuse neuromodulator rather than a classical receptor agonist: no dedicated receptor has been identified, and its… Read the guide →

Research guide Adamax research guide Adamax has no directly studied mechanism. Read the guide →

Compare Compare MOTS-C and AOD-9604 MOTS-C vs AOD-9604: mechanism, receptor profile and specifications side by side. Compare →

Analytical evidence View the Semax COA Current batch purity and identity testing, 2026-06-23. View the COA →

Frequently asked questions

What is a nootropic peptide in a research context?

Nootropic peptides are studied for effects on cognition, memory and neuroprotection in preclinical models - for example Semax and Selank, which are investigated for BDNF and neurotransmitter modulation. New-U supplies these compounds for laboratory research use only.

What does "geroprotective" mean in this area?

Geroprotective research studies compounds for their effect on markers of cellular ageing - for example Epitalon (studied in telomerase research) and SS-31 (studied for mitochondrial function). These are laboratory research topics, not anti-ageing treatments.

How is purity verified?

Released batches are analysed by independent laboratories (Janoshik Analytical and Freedom Diagnostics) by RP-HPLC for purity and mass spectrometry for identity. Every released sale batch must pass independent verification before it is offered for sale. Published Certificates of Analysis are listed per compound at /coa. In this area, 7 of the 14 compounds have a current published certificate.

Scientific sources & further reading

Semax - Wikipedia

Selank - Wikipedia

Epitalon - Wikipedia

Research use only - all claims made on this site are for testing and research use only. This page summarises published research context and does not constitute medical advice or dosing guidance.

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