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DSIP

Meaning

DSIP stands for Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, a neuropeptide consisting of nine amino acids that was initially isolated from the cerebral venous blood of rabbits during induced sleep. This small peptide is considered a neuromodulator that plays a role in regulating sleep architecture and circadian rhythms, though its precise physiological function in humans remains an area of ongoing endocrinological research. Its potential influence extends beyond sleep, suggesting involvement in stress response and neuroendocrine regulation.