Select Strength — 15mg
For in vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Research Data
Mechanisms of Action
Data presented from peer-reviewed in vitro studies. All findings are laboratory observations only.
Schoenenberger et al. characterised the original DSIP fraction isolated from rabbit brain during slow-wave sleep, documenting 42% delta sleep amplitude increases when administered to recipient animals — establishing DSIP as the first peptide sleep factor with reproducible neuroendocrine action.
DSIP is a naturally occurring nonapeptide isolated from rabbit brain during delta sleep induction. It modulates slow-wave (delta) sleep architecture, reduces cortisol and ACTH via hypothalamic-pituitary axis modulation, and has demonstrated anti-stress activity across multiple model systems.
Analytical Data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 62568-57-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃₅H₄₈N₁₀O₁₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 848.82 g/mol |
| Purity (HPLC) | 99.0% |
| Appearance | White lyophilised powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (1 mg/mL) |
| Storage | −20°C long-term / 2–8°C short-term |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from production date |
| Research Grade | Yes — For In Vitro Use Only |
What Research Has Shown
Slow-Wave Sleep Study — Eur. Neurol., 1984
Stage 3/4 Delta Sleep Amplitude Increase vs. Baseline
Comparative Activity Profile
In Vitro Safety Data
DSIP is an endogenous nonapeptide naturally found in brain, CSF, and peripheral blood. Its neuroendocrine mechanism avoids direct CNS depression, preserving sleep architecture quality without sedation.
Observed Adverse Indicators
Cytotoxicity in vitro
NoneDirect CNS sedation
NoneDependence or tolerance
NoneEnzymatic degradation risk
Minimal⚠️ Theoretical Concern
DSIP is highly susceptible to peptidase degradation, both in solution and in biological matrices. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles significantly reduce bioactive peptide concentration. Strict cold-chain handling required for experimental validity.
Researcher Reference
DSIP was isolated in 1977 by Schoenenberger and Monnier from rabbit brain venous blood during electrically-induced delta sleep. The fraction was found to induce delta (slow-wave) sleep when transferred to recipient rabbits — one of the first peptide sleep factors characterised.
DSIP acts by modulating the neuroendocrine architecture of sleep — increasing delta wave amplitude and reducing stress hormones (cortisol, ACTH) rather than directly suppressing neural activity like GABAergic drugs or shifting circadian phase like melatonin.
Lyophilised: −20°C up to 24 months. Reconstituted: 4°C, use within 14 days. Highly sensitive to degradation — avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Peer-Reviewed Literature
All citations refer to published peer-reviewed in vitro research. Data presented for scientific reference only. No claims made regarding human therapeutic use.
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