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Semax vs PE-22-28

Mechanism, half-life, dosing & research status compared side-by-side.

Semax
Cognitive & Nootropic
Not Approved
CognitiveNeuroprotectionNootropicBDNF
Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment, developed in Russia in the 1980s by the Institute of Molecular Genetics. It is approved as a pharmaceutical drug in Russia for cognitive impairment, is…
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PE-22-28
Cognitive & Neurological
Not Approved
CognitiveNootropicAntidepressantTREK-1MyelinationPreclinical
PE-22-28 is a synthetic fragment of spadin (a naturally occurring peptide derived from the NTSR3/sortilin propeptide) that antagonizes TREK-1, a two-pore domain potassium channel (K2P channel) that regulates neuronal exc…
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Technical Specs Comparison
MetricSemaxPE-22-28
Research Status Extensively Studied Preclinical
Molecular Weight 813.9 Da -
Half-Life ~minutes (plasma); CNS effects 24h+ -
Peak Time ~30–60 min (intranasal) -
Typical Dose 300–900 µg intranasal 100–200 µg
Frequency Once or twice daily Daily
Route Intranasal (primary) / Subcutaneous Subcutaneous / Intranasal
Amino Acids 7 7
WADA Status Not Listed Not Listed
FDA Status Not Approved Not Approved
Stack Compatibility & Key Differences
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Semax and PE-22-28?
Semax: Semax is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the ACTH(4-10) fragment, developed in Russia in the 1980s by the Institute of Molecular Genetics. It is approved as a pharmaceutical drug in Russia for cognitive impairment, is… PE-22-28: PE-22-28 is a synthetic fragment of spadin (a naturally occurring peptide derived from the NTSR3/sortilin propeptide) that antagonizes TREK-1, a two-pore domain potassium channel (K2P channel) that regulates neuronal exc…
Can you stack Semax and PE-22-28?
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
Which has a longer half-life, Semax or PE-22-28?
Semax half-life: ~minutes (plasma); CNS effects 24h+. PE-22-28 half-life: - .
Verified Scientific Data
All specifications on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed literature and primary research. Half-life values, dosing ranges, and mechanism data are cross-referenced against published studies. Last audited 2026-06-15.
Peer-reviewed sources Audit timestamp: 2026-06-15 Data version: ASCEND Wiki 2026
Data sourced from ASCEND Wiki · Semax profile · PE-22-28 profile · All comparisons
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