Description
Cagrilintide 5 mg — Long-Acting Amylin Analog for Metabolic & Appetite Research
Cagrilintide is a long-acting synthetic amylin analog investigated in metabolic and obesity-related research. Designed to mimic the activity of the endogenous hormone amylin, Cagrilintide has been studied for its effects on appetite regulation, gastric emptying, satiety signaling, and body-weight management pathways.
In preclinical and exploratory clinical research, Cagrilintide has demonstrated potential utility in studies involving caloric intake modulation, energy balance, and metabolic-response markers.
What It Is
- Class: Long-acting amylin receptor agonist
- Concept: Engineered to extend the biological activity of native amylin while improving stability and receptor interaction in research settings.
- Format: Research-grade synthetic peptide supplied as a lyophilized powder.
Proposed Mechanisms (Preclinical)
Appetite & Satiety Signaling
- Investigated for activation of amylin receptors involved in appetite suppression and satiety pathways.
- Studied for reduction of caloric intake and feeding behavior in obesity-related models.
- Explored for delayed gastric emptying effects contributing to prolonged fullness signaling.
Metabolic & Weight-Related Endpoints
- Animal studies have evaluated effects on body-weight trajectories and adiposity markers.
- Research interest includes glucose-regulation pathways, insulin sensitivity markers, and lipid metabolism.
- Exploratory human datasets have examined tolerability, appetite-related endpoints, and metabolic-profile modulation.
Combination Research Interest
- Cagrilintide has attracted research interest in combination protocols involving GLP-1 receptor agonists due to complementary mechanisms related to appetite regulation and energy balance.
Selected Research Highlights
- Obesity Models: Evaluated in diet-induced obesity models for effects on food intake, body composition, and metabolic markers.
- Human Studies: Early-phase clinical investigations have focused on tolerability, satiety response, and weight-related endpoints.
- Mechanistic Interest: Research suggests potential synergistic interactions between amylin analogs and incretin-based pathways.
Chemical & Handling Information
- Type: Synthetic long-acting amylin analog
- Appearance: White to off-white lyophilized powder
- Research Use: Intended strictly for laboratory and research applications
Specifications
- Peptide: Cagrilintide
- Amount: 5 mg per vial
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC); COA per lot available
- Packaging: Sealed vials suitable for standard laboratory handling
Storage & Stability
- Store lyophilized vials in a cool, dry place protected from light.
- For extended stability, refrigeration or freezing of the lyophilized peptide is recommended per laboratory SOPs.
- After reconstitution, store at 2–8 °C for short-term use.
- For long-term storage, aliquot and freeze at −20 °C or below; avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.





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