Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide

Synonyms

DSIP

Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide

Delta Sleep Peptide

Delta-Sleep Peptide

Delta-Sleep-Inducing Peptide

Delta-Sleep-Inducing-Peptide

Peptide, Delta Sleep-Inducing

Peptide, Delta-Sleep

Peptide, Delta-Sleep-Inducing

Sleep-Inducing Peptide, Delta

Trp Ala Gly Gly Asp Ala Ser Gly Glu

Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-Glu

A nonapeptide that is found in neurons, peripheral organs, and plasma. This neuropeptide induces mainly delta sleep in mammals. In addition to sleep, the peptide has been observed to affect electrophysiological activity, neurotransmitter levels in the brain, circadian and locomotor patterns, hormonal levels, psychological performance, and the activity of neuropharmacological drugs including their withdrawal.