Confronto
DSIP vs. Epitalon
Due peptidi a confronto — identità, base di evidenze, stato legale ed eventi avversi noti.
Identità
Categoria
Ricerca (altro)
Ricerca (altro)
N. CAS
62568-57-4
307297-39-8
Peso molecolare
848.81 g/mol
390.35 g/mol
Emivita
0.1 h
0.3 h
Sequenza
Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-GluAla-Glu-Asp-GlyMeccanismo d'azione
DSIP
DSIP was described in 1977 by the Schoenenberger-Monnier group in Basel as a blood-borne substance reported to induce EEG changes similar to delta sleep in animal models. The exact mechanism remains undefined to this day: no defined receptor, proposed modulation of opioid, GABAergic and glutamatergic systems. Most mechanistic findings stem from preclinical studies of the 1980s and 1990s and were later subjected to contested replication attempts.
Epitalon
Postulated mechanisms include modulation of gene expression in pinealocytes, telomerase activation (observed in cell culture studies) and influence on melatonin synthesis. A defined primary receptor is not established; the mechanistic basis rests on in-vitro and animal data from the Khavinson group.
Base di evidenze
Evidenza più alta
Studio sull'uomo
Studio sull'uomo
Studi
4
4
di cui sull'uomo
1
1
Effetti registrati
3
4
Contraddizioni aperte
1
1
Eventi avversi documentati
1
1
Stato legale
Voci complete
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between DSIP and Epitalon?
- DSIP is classified as "Ricerca (altro)", while Epitalon is classified as "Ricerca (altro)". DSIP: Synthetic nonapeptide isolated in 1977 by Guido Monnier and Marcel Schoenenberger from the blood of rabbits in delta sleep. Despite the name, the role in sleep regulation is contested and not confirmed by Western RCTs in larger populations. Epitalon: Synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) derived from the pineal extract epithalamin (V. Khavinson, St. Petersburg). Investigated in the Russian research and anti-ageing context; Western controlled trials are largely absent. No medicines approval in EU or US. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, DSIP or Epitalon?
- The highest available evidence level is "Studio sull'uomo" for DSIP and "Studio sull'uomo" for Epitalon. A higher evidence level means more robust data, but says nothing about suitability for an individual. The full body of evidence is on each peptide's own page.
- What is the legal status of DSIP and Epitalon in Germany and the United States?
- Germania: DSIP — Non approvato, Epitalon — Non approvato. Stati Uniti: DSIP — Non approvato, Epitalon — Non approvato. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.