NAD+ vs Selank
NAD+ and Selank come from different research areas and are studied in largely separate models — researchers usually compare them when scoping a broader protocol.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do NAD+ and Selank differ?
NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research) is catalogued under longevity & cellular research; Selank (Synthetic heptapeptide) is catalogued under mind & sleep research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for NAD+ and 5 for Selank. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | NAD+ | Selank |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research | Synthetic heptapeptide |
| research area | longevity & cellular | mind & sleep |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 1000mg | 10mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | available | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $78.99 | $64.99 |
| availability | in stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is NAD+ and what is Selank?
NAD+ is classified as Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research; Selank as Synthetic heptapeptide. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide · cellular-metabolism research
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in every living cell and central to redox reactions and cellular energy metabolism. Verve's NAD+ is a high-purity research preparation supplied for the laboratory study of cellular energetics and redox biology.
full NAD+ profile →Selank
Synthetic heptapeptide
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide, a seven-amino-acid chain built from the endogenous immunomodulatory tetrapeptide tuftsin with a C-terminal Pro-Gly-Pro extension added to increase stability. Verve supplies it as a high-purity research compound for neuroscience and peptide-signaling research.
full Selank profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
NAD+ sits in longevity & cellular research and Selank in mind & sleep research, so their listed models largely do not intersect. The table lists 5 reported research applications for NAD+ and 5 for Selank. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| NAD+ — reported research applications | Selank — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Cellular energy-metabolism research | Regulatory-neuropeptide signaling research |
| Sirtuin and PARP enzyme research | GABAergic and monoaminergic pathway research models |
| Mitochondrial-function research models | Neurotrophic gene-expression studies |
| Redox-biology (NAD+/NADH ratio) research | Tuftsin-analog structure–activity research |
| Longevity and cellular-aging research models | Peptide-stability and degradation-kinetics research |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for NAD+ and Selank?
NAD+ is listed from $78.99 and Selank from $64.99. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAD+ | 1000mg | $78.99 | in stock |
| Selank | 10mg | $64.99 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about NAD+ and Selank
What is NAD+?
NAD+ is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme central to redox reactions and energy metabolism in cells. Verve supplies a high-purity research preparation for laboratory use only.
What is NAD+ studied for in research?
It is used in research on cellular energy metabolism, sirtuin and PARP enzyme activity, mitochondrial function, and DNA-repair pathways. It is not for human or veterinary use.
What is Selank?
Selank is a synthetic seven-amino-acid peptide derived from the tetrapeptide tuftsin with a stabilizing Pro-Gly-Pro extension. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only.
What is Selank studied for in research?
It is used as a model neuropeptide in GABAergic and monoaminergic signaling research, neurotrophic gene-expression studies, and peptide-stability work. It is not for human or veterinary use.
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