Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
DSIP
9 Amino Acids · MW: 848.9
Amino Acids
9
Molecular Weight
848.9
Half-life
short; minutes to hours
Research Score
4.2
Studies
85
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide?
Putative sleep-modulating nonapeptide first described as a delta-wave sleep associated factor. It remains a research peptide for insomnia and sleep architecture studies.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
sleep onset research
delta-wave sleep studies
insomnia exploration
Research Summary
DSIP is a classic sleep-related peptide that has been studied for its potential effects on slow-wave sleep and stress resilience. Clinical evidence is mixed, so it remains primarily a research compound.
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