Noopept
N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester
N/A Amino Acids · MW: 318.37 Da
Amino Acids
N/A
Molecular Weight
318.37 Da
Half-life
20-30 minutes
Research Score
5.0
Studies
60
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Noopept?
Noopept is a peptide-derived cognitive enhancer used as a research compound and sold in some markets as a nootropic. It is studied for memory, attention, and neurotrophic signaling, especially in animal and limited human data.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
memory recall
learning efficiency
attention support
neurotrophic signaling
Research Summary
Noopept has been reported to increase NGF/BDNF-related signaling and improve performance in tasks involving learning and recall. Evidence includes preclinical studies and small human studies, but the overall literature is still modest compared with mainstream cognitive drugs.
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