Cagrilintide is a long-acting acylated amylin analog developed for research focused on metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. This synthetic peptide is designed to mimic the natural hormone amylin, but with enhanced stability and extended activity. It acts as a non-selective agonist at amylin and calcitonin receptors, with modifications including N-terminal lipidation and targeted amino acid substitutions (N14E, V17R, and P37Y), all of which improve its pharmacological profile.
Cagrilintide is structurally related to pramlintide but exhibits superior resistance to degradation and a longer half-life, making it an effective candidate for once-weekly dosing in clinical research applications.
In clinical studies, Cagrilintide has demonstrated significant effects on appetite regulation, body weight reduction, and glucose metabolism. Its benefits include:
reduced food intake and increased satiety through central amylin receptor activation
robust weight loss when administered as monotherapy or in combination with GLP-1 agonists
improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
favorable safety and tolerability in long-term studies
potential synergy in combination with semaglutide (as in the investigational CagriSema therapy)
Cagrilintide may represent a new class of peptides for addressing metabolic diseases through dual-action appetite and glucose regulation.
Cagrilintide is typically administered via subcutaneous injection and is under evaluation for once-weekly dosing in human trials. In research settings, doses have ranged from 0.3 mg to 4.5 mg weekly, depending on the study design and whether Cagrilintide is used alone or in combination with other peptides such as semaglutide.
Its lipidated structure allows for sustained receptor activation and prolonged biological activity, minimizing the need for frequent administration and improving compliance in long-term research models. All administration should follow appropriate sterile handling protocols.
Cagrilintide has been studied across various domains of metabolic and endocrine research. Its primary research applications include:
weight loss and obesity management
type 2 diabetes and glycemic regulation
appetite modulation and satiety control
cardiovascular risk reduction associated with metabolic syndrome
The peptide’s dual receptor activity makes it especially promising in combination therapies, particularly when paired with incretin-based agents like semaglutide for enhanced clinical outcomes.
Clinical trials report that Cagrilintide is generally well tolerated, with gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and constipation being the most common adverse effects, especially during dose escalation. These side effects are consistent with other appetite-modulating peptides and often diminish over time.
No severe adverse effects have been confirmed in the available data. Long-term safety and efficacy continue to be assessed in phase 3 trials, particularly for the CagriSema combination.
For researchers exploring cutting-edge peptide therapeutics for obesity, glucose dysregulation, and metabolic health, Cagrilintide offers a highly promising platform. Visit DN Research to secure high-purity Cagrilintide for your research needs, available for laboratory use and scientific investigation.
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