Overview
DSIP is a nonapeptide originally isolated from rabbit brain perfusate, with activity in regulating slow-wave sleep.
Pharmacology and mechanism
Modulates neurotransmitter release and the circadian cortisol rhythm, with a buffering effect on the stress axis.
Research areas
A classical tool peptide for sleep physiology, stress response and neuroendocrine rhythm studies.
Structural notes
Nonapeptide Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu.


