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DSIP vs Selank

Mechanism, half-life, dosing & research status compared side-by-side.

DSIP
Sleep & Neuropeptides
Not Approved
SleepNeuropeptidesStressRecovery
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide first isolated from rabbit thalamic venous blood in 1974 by Marcel Monnier and colleagues at the University of Basel. DSIP is unique among sleep-relat…
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Selank
Cognitive & Anxiolytic
Not Approved
CognitiveAnxiolyticNootropicImmune
Selank is a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory tetrapeptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg), extended with Pro-Gly-Pro for metabolic stability. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Russia, it is approved a…
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Technical Specs Comparison
MetricDSIPSelank
Research Status Moderately Studied Extensively Studied
Molecular Weight 849 Da 751.9 Da
Half-Life 30-60 min (IV); 2-3 h (SC) ~2 min (plasma); CNS effects 24h+
Peak Time 30-45 min ~30 min (intranasal)
Typical Dose 100-500 mcg 250–750 µg intranasal
Frequency 3-5 nights/week Once or twice daily
Route Subcutaneous, IV Intranasal (primary) / Subcutaneous
Amino Acids 9 7
WADA Status Not Listed Not Listed
FDA Status Not Approved Not Approved
Stack Compatibility & Key Differences
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DSIP and Selank?
DSIP: Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide first isolated from rabbit thalamic venous blood in 1974 by Marcel Monnier and colleagues at the University of Basel. DSIP is unique among sleep-relat… Selank: Selank is a synthetic analog of the immunomodulatory tetrapeptide tuftsin (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg), extended with Pro-Gly-Pro for metabolic stability. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Russia, it is approved a…
Can you stack DSIP and Selank?
Both are active research compounds. See individual pages for full protocol data.
Which has a longer half-life, DSIP or Selank?
DSIP half-life: 30-60 min (IV); 2-3 h (SC). Selank half-life: ~2 min (plasma); CNS effects 24h+.
Verified Scientific Data
All specifications on this page are sourced from peer-reviewed literature and primary research. Half-life values, dosing ranges, and mechanism data are cross-referenced against published studies. Last audited 2026-06-07.
Peer-reviewed sources Audit timestamp: 2026-06-07 Data version: ASCEND Wiki 2026
Data sourced from ASCEND Wiki · DSIP profile · Selank profile · All comparisons
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