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Specimen Atlas of Research Peptides81 plates · MIT
Side-by-side · Research reference

AdamaxvsProstamax

Side-by-side comparison across mechanism, dosage, evidence, side effects, administration, and stack synergies. Citations on every claim where available.

AAnimal-StrongHUMAN-REVIEWED20/47 cited
BAnimal-MechanisticHUMAN-REVIEWED11/38 cited
Adamax
ACTH(4-10) Analogue · Russian Nootropic
1.4×BDNF protein ↑Dolotov 2006
BDNF mRNA (exon III)Dolotov 2006
1.6×trkB phosphorylationDolotov 2006
Intranasal · Research Use Only
Prostamax
Khavinson Bioregulator · Tissue-Specific Peptide
0.05 ng/mLActive concentrationZakutskiĭ 2006
2.5×SCE frequency increaseDzhokhadze 2012
4 AAPeptide length
SQ · Protocol per Khavinson tradition

01Mechanism of Action

Parameter
Adamax
Prostamax
Primary target
Melanocortin receptors (MC-Rs) in hippocampus and cortex
Chromatin in prostatic cells — pericentromeric heterochromatin regions
Pathway
ACTH(4-10) fragment → MC-R binding → BDNF/trkB upregulation → neurotrophic signaling
Epigenetic modulation → heterochromatin decondensation → transcriptional derepressionDzhokhadze 2012
Downstream effect
Increased hippocampal BDNF expression, trkB tyrosine phosphorylation, enhanced conditioned avoidance learning, circadian rhythm normalizationDolotov 2006Arushanian 2008
Increased sister chromatid exchange, Ag-NOR activation, reduced C-heterochromatin condensation; tissue-specific regenerative stimulation in prostate organotypic culturesDzhokhadze 2012Zakutskiĭ 2006
Feedback intact?
Non-endocrine — devoid of adrenal axis effectsvan 1978
Origin
ACTH(4-10) fragment with modified amino acid sequence at positions 8, 9, 10Teter 2001
Synthetic tetrapeptide modeled on naturally occurring protein-derived bioregulators isolated between lysine-arginine motifs in long-lived speciesKhavinson 2017
Antibody development

02Dosage Protocols

Parameter
Adamax
Prostamax
Animal dose (rat)
50 mcg/kg body weightDolotov 2006
Single intranasal application; produced maximal BDNF response.
Route
Frequency
Single-dose or chronic administration protocols
Chronic dosing normalized circadian rhythms; single-dose produced acute BDNF elevation.
Human dose (exploratory)
Not established — limited human data
ACTH(4-10) and analogs dosed 30–60 mcg intranasally in early human studies.
Evidence basis
Animal (rodent, rabbit) studies; minimal human RCT data
Animal / organotypic cultureZakutskiĭ 2006Dzhokhadze 2012
No randomized controlled trials in humans.
Timing
Variable — chronic administration for circadian effects
Effective concentration (in vitro)
0.05 ng/mLZakutskiĭ 2006
Organotypic culture model; demonstrated tissue-specific stimulation.
Human clinical dose
Not established
No published human trials; dosing extrapolated from Russian clinical tradition (not peer-reviewed).
Age groups studied
Young (3-week) and aged (18-month) rats; elderly humans (75–86 years) in vitroZakutskiĭ 2006Dzhokhadze 2012
Duration
Not specified
Khavinson protocols typically 10–20 days per cycle; no long-term safety data.

04Side Effects & Safety

Parameter
Adamax
Prostamax
Cardiovascular effects
ACTH(4-10) fragments may have pressor and cardioaccelerator actions at high dosesGruber 1984
Effects attenuated by α/β-receptor antagonists; observed at 30–1000 nmol/kg IV in rats.
Natriuretic effect
ACTH(4-10) exhibited natriuretic activity at lower doses (7 nmol/kg)Gruber 1984
Behavioral suppression
Suppression of aggression, reduced orientation-cognition reactions in rabbitsTeter 2001
May reflect anxiolytic or stress-dampening profile.
Long-term safety
Unknown — chronic human safety data lacking
Published adverse events
None reported in available literature
Genotoxicity signals
Increased sister chromatid exchange (SCE) — marker of DNA recombination/repair; unclear long-term implications
Metal ion interactions
Modulates Cu(II) and Cd(II) chromatin effects; unknown clinical relevance
Human safety data
Absent — no published Phase 1/2/3 trials
Absolute Contraindications
Adamax
  • ·Pregnancy and lactation (precautionary; no data)
  • ·Active cardiovascular instability (due to potential pressor effects)
Prostamax
  • ·Active prostate malignancy — epigenetic modulation effects unknown in cancer
Relative Contraindications
Adamax
  • ·Hypertension (monitor BP if using higher doses)
  • ·Renal impairment (natriuretic effects may alter electrolyte balance)
Prostamax
  • ·History of prostate cancer — theoretical concern re: transcriptional activation
  • ·Undiagnosed prostatic nodules or elevated PSA

05Administration Protocol

Parameter
Adamax
Prostamax
1. Reconstitution (if lyophilised)
Add sterile water or bacteriostatic water to lyophilised vial per manufacturer guidance. Roll gently — do not shake. Ensure clarity before use.
Subcutaneous or intramuscular — per Khavinson bioregulator tradition. No published human pharmacokinetic data.
2. Route
Intranasal administration is the primary route in animal and exploratory human studies. Delivered via nasal spray or dropper to ensure mucosal absorption.Dolotov 2006Smolnik 2000
If lyophilised: reconstitute with sterile water per manufacturer protocol (not standardized in literature).
3. Timing
Variable. Single-dose protocols for acute cognitive tasks; chronic daily dosing for circadian rhythm normalization and sustained neuroprotection.
Typically daily or every-other-day in Russian clinical tradition; duration 10–20 days per cycle.
4. Storage
Lyophilised: room temperature, light-protected. Reconstituted: refrigerate 2–8 °C, use within manufacturer-specified timeframe.
No established biomarkers. Theoretical: PSA, prostate imaging, symptom scores (IPSS for BPH).
5. Note
All protocols derived from non-peer-reviewed Russian clinical practice; Western regulatory approval absent.

06Stack Synergy

Adamax
+ Semax
Moderate
View Semax

Both Adamax and Semax are ACTH(4-10)-derived nootropics acting via melanocortin receptors and BDNF upregulation. Adamax has distinct amino acid modifications at positions 8-10, potentially offering complementary receptor binding profiles or metabolic stability. Stacking may amplify neurotrophic signaling and cognitive enhancement, though direct synergy studies are absent. Theoretical multi-pathway benefit.

Adamax
Research dose intranasal
Semax
300–600 mcg intranasal
Frequency
Once daily, morning or pre-cognitive task
Primary benefit
Enhanced BDNF upregulation, cognitive performance, neuroprotection
Prostamax
— no documented stacks