Peptide Database

Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide · Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu

DSIP (Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide) is a nonapeptide first isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood during electrically induced sleep. Research shows it promotes slow-wave sleep, reduces pain sensitivity, normalizes circadian rhythms, lowers cortisol, and exhibits stress-protective effects. It also stimulates LH release and may influence GH pulsatility. Multiple mechanisms of action are proposed; its receptor has not been fully characterized.