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DS5 vs Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Sleep Optimization
DS5
Skin & Cosmetic
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Summary
DS5 is a synthetic variant of the delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP), a nonapeptide originally isolated from rabbit cerebrospinal fluid during slow-wave sleep. Like DSIP, DS5 is explored for sleep optimization, stress modulation, and circadian rhythm normalization, with proposed improvements in potency or stability over the parent molecule.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Rigin) is a cosmetic peptide consisting of palmitic acid linked to the tetrapeptide sequence GQPR (Gly-Gln-Pro-Arg). It was designed to mimic the biological activity of the IgG immunoglobulin C-terminus, which downregulates the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key driver of skin aging and inflammation.
Half-Life
Estimated 30-60 minutes (peptide degradation)
Topical penetration-dependent; effects last hours to days
Admin Route
Subcutaneous, Intranasal (research)
Topical
Research
Typical Dose
200-500 mcg per dose
2-5 ppm concentration in formulation
Frequency
Once nightly
Twice daily
Key Benefits
  • Promotes delta-wave (deep) sleep and improves sleep quality
  • May reduce sleep onset latency
  • HPA axis modulation for stress reduction
  • Non-addictive sleep support without tolerance development
  • Potential circadian rhythm normalization
  • Explored for insomnia, chronic stress, and PTSD-related sleep disturbance
  • Reduces IL-6 inflammatory cytokine in skin
  • Prevents 'inflammaging' of the skin
  • Inhibits MMP collagen-degrading enzymes
  • Synergistic with Matrixyl for anti-aging
  • Clinically tested for wrinkle and skin texture improvement
  • Well-tolerated topically
Side Effects
  • Generally well-tolerated in research subjects
  • Possible morning grogginess at higher doses
  • Mild blood pressure fluctuations reported with DSIP
  • Limited human safety data for DS5 specifically
  • Contact sensitization (rare)
  • Well-tolerated at standard concentrations
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