What DSIP Peptide?
DSIP peptide, short for delta sleep-inducing peptide, is a synthetic neuropeptide supplied by Azoth for qualified scientific, analytical, and non-clinical investigational applications. First isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood by Schoenenberger and Monnier in 1977, the delta sleep-inducing peptide is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide (sequence: Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu) with a molecular weight of approximately 848.9 g/mol. It has since been identified in both rabbit and human brain tissue and has been the subject of preclinical research across several decades.
The delta sleep-inducing peptide is referenced across a range of laboratory research categories, including neuropeptide signaling, neuroendocrine pathway characterization, sleep architecture modeling, and circadian rhythm investigation in animal model contexts. At Azoth, DSIP peptide is supplied in lyophilized powder form, manufactured to strict purity specifications, and intended exclusively for licensed researchers and qualified laboratory professionals.
Molecular Profile
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 62568-57-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C35H48N10O15 |
| Molecular Weight | 848.86 g/mol |
| PubChem CID | 71364 |
| Sequence | Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu |
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide: Mechanisms Under Preclinical Investigation
The delta sleep-inducing peptide does not appear to work through a single receptor pathway. Preclinical research suggests it interacts with multiple neurochemical systems, with proposed mechanisms involving GABAergic and serotonergic pathways in animal models. Studies indicate this compound influences neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin, which are centrally involved in neuropeptide-mediated sleep signaling.
Research in rats has also proposed a connection between DSIP and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Studies examining subcutaneous administration of DSIP peptide in animal models documented effects on ACTH secretion and cortisol output, pointing to a potential role in neuroendocrine pathway modulation under experimental conditions.