Animal studies have demonstrated its ability to regenerate epithelial layers, improve elasticity, and accelerate collagen deposition
A majority of the reported events occurred in patients who had experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration
The exact cause of IBS is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of gut motility issues, inflammation, and sensitivity to various triggers
Selank, a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin, provides anxiolytic effects comparable to benzodiazepines without sedation or dependence
The 2026 Sports Medicine and JAAOS Global Research and Reviews papers (PMID 41966639, PMID 41490200) place multiple compounds including this one into the wider research context of unapproved compounds under active investigation, with attention to both the mechanism findings and the regulatory framing that researchers consulting these reviews should weigh equally