DSIP vs Selank
DSIP and Selank are both stocked here and are often considered together. This page sets out what differs between them: their class, the sizes and price per milligram, the shape of the published evidence behind each, and where each stands under Canadian law. It does not rank them, because which is appropriate depends on what is being studied.
Side by side
| DSIP | Selank | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Neuropeptide (nonapeptide; receptor not identified) | Synthetic tuftsin analogue (heptapeptide) |
| Sizes and price | 10 mg — from $45.50 (best $4.55/mg) | 10 mg — from $52.00 (best $5.20/mg) |
| Published evidence | 8 cited studies; 7 controlled trials in people. | 8 cited studies; 3 controlled trials in people. |
| Models studied | human | human, mouse, rat |
| Status in Canada | No Drug Identification Number; named in a Health Canada advisory | No Drug Identification Number; named in a Health Canada advisory |
| Formats | vial, starter | vial, nasal, starter |
Key differences
DSIP 8 cited studies; 7 controlled trials in people. Selank 8 cited studies; 3 controlled trials in people.
No published study has compared DSIP and Selank directly. Everything above is drawn from separate studies of each compound, so the two columns are not results from one experiment.
Both are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only and neither is for human or veterinary use.
FAQ
What is the difference between DSIP and Selank?
DSIP is neuropeptide (nonapeptide; receptor not identified); Selank is synthetic tuftsin analogue (heptapeptide). The table above sets out the sizes, the price per milligram, the evidence behind each and their Canadian status.
Which has more published research, DSIP or Selank?
DSIP has 8 cited studies on its page and Selank has 8. Study count is not quality: the model each one used matters more, and both pages list that for every paper.
Are DSIP and Selank authorized in Canada?
No Drug Identification Number; named in a Health Canada advisory for DSIP. No Drug Identification Number; named in a Health Canada advisory for Selank. Health Canada authorizes a drug by issuing an eight-digit Drug Identification Number, and most research peptides have none.
Can DSIP and Selank be used together?
No published study has tested them in combination, so there is no evidence about what a pairing does. We supply both for laboratory research and make no claim about using them together.