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Tianeptine sodium

Tianeptine sodium

N/A Amino Acids · MW: 458.94 Da

Amino Acids

N/A

Molecular Weight

458.94 Da

Half-life

About 2.5 hours

Research Score

5.0

Studies

280

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is Tianeptine sodium?

An atypical antidepressant with mood-lifting and anxiolytic effects, sometimes discussed for its pro-cognitive benefits in depressed patients. It is a real clinical compound, but its short half-life and dependence risk make it a cautionary research topic.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

mood improvement

anxiety reduction

cognitive clarity

stress adaptation

Research Summary

Clinical studies support tianeptine as an antidepressant with a distinctive glutamatergic and neuroplasticity-related profile. Some evidence suggests cognitive benefits in mood-impaired populations, likely secondary to improved stress handling and affect.