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§ GLOSSARY · Administration route

Nasal

Also known as · intranasal

Administration via the nasal mucosa, typically as a spray.

Used for peptides that benefit from rapid systemic absorption or central-nervous-system access via the olfactory route. Examples include intranasal oxytocin and Semax.

Compounds where this term is relevant

  • Semax · Synthetic ACTH(4-7) analogue · claimed neuroprotective + nootropic
  • Selank · Synthetic heptapeptide · tuftsin analogue · claimed anxiolytic + nootropic

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