Vergelijking
DSIP vs. Kisspeptin-10
Twee peptiden naast elkaar — identiteit, bewijsbasis, juridische status en bekende bijwerkingen.
Identiteit
Categorie
Onderzoek (overig)
Onderzoek (overig)
CAS-nr.
62568-57-4
374675-21-5
Molecuulmassa
848.81 g/mol
1302.44 g/mol
Halfwaardetijd
0.1 h
0.07 h
Sequentie
Trp-Ala-Gly-Gly-Asp-Ala-Ser-Gly-GluH-Tyr-Asn-Trp-Asn-Ser-Phe-Gly-Leu-Arg-Phe-NH2Werkingsmechanisme
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.
Kisspeptin-10
Kisspeptin-10 comprises the ten C-terminal amino acids sufficient for binding to the KISS1R receptor (also GPR54). KISS1R is a G-protein-coupled receptor expressed predominantly on GnRH neurons in the hypothalamus. Activation signals through the Gq/11-phospholipase C pathway to release gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which in turn drives the pituitary to secrete luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Kisspeptin signaling is regarded as an indispensable trigger of puberty; inactivating mutations in KISS1R are associated with absent puberty (idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism). Beyond the reproductive axis, KISS1R expression is described in limbic brain regions, discussed as a possible mechanism for the effects on sexual and emotional processing observed in imaging studies.
Bewijsbasis
Hoogste bewijs
Humane studie
Humane RCT
Studies
4
4
waarvan bij mensen
1
4
Geregistreerde effecten
3
4
Openstaande tegenstrijdigheden
1
1
Gedocumenteerde bijwerkingen
1
1
Juridische status
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between DSIP and Kisspeptin-10?
- DSIP is classified as "Onderzoek (overig)", while Kisspeptin-10 is classified as "Onderzoek (overig)". 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. Kisspeptin-10: Kisspeptin-10 is the shortest bioactive fragment (10 amino acids) of the endogenous neuropeptide kisspeptin, encoded by the KISS1 gene. It acts as an agonist at the KISS1R (GPR54) receptor and stimulates hypothalamic GnRH neurons, driving release of LH and FSH. Kisspeptin is a master switch of puberty and reproduction and is studied in humans, notably by the group of Waljit Dhillo (Imperial College London), in reproductive disorders and in sexual and emotional brain processing. It is not an approved drug. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, DSIP or Kisspeptin-10?
- The highest available evidence level is "Humane studie" for DSIP and "Humane RCT" for Kisspeptin-10. 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 Kisspeptin-10 in Germany and the United States?
- Duitsland: DSIP — Niet goedgekeurd, Kisspeptin-10 — Niet goedgekeurd. Verenigde Staten: DSIP — Niet goedgekeurd, Kisspeptin-10 — Alleen onderzoek. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.