Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) is a naturally occurring regulatory neuropeptide consisting of nine amino acids. First isolated in 1974 from the cerebral venous blood of rabbits, it is widely utilized in laboratory settings to study the orchestration of slow-wave (Delta) sleep and neuroendocrine signaling.
Research Focus
Investigators study DSIP for its unique ability to modulate physiological rhythms without acting as a direct sedative. Key research areas include:
- Sleep Architecture: Observing the induction of Delta-wave sleep and its impact on the duration of restorative sleep cycles in animal models.
- HPA Axis Modulation: Researching its role in regulating the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis to understand its potential to buffer the physiological stress response.
- Pain & Opioid Systems: Exploring its interactions with endogenous opioid receptors and its potential influence on pain perception (analgesia).
- Neuroprotection: Examining its antioxidant properties and its capacity to reduce oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in neuronal tissues.
Specifications
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
- Form: Lyophilized white powder in a sterile glass vial
- Molecular Formula: $C_{35}H_{48}N_{10}O_{15}$
- Molecular Weight: 848.81 g/mol
- Storage: Store at -20°C for long-term stability; refrigerate at 2–8°C after reconstitution. Protect from light.
Research Disclaimer
For laboratory research only. Not for human consumption, therapeutic use, or any non-research application. This product is intended solely for use by qualified researchers in controlled laboratory environments.