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4.9 847 verified reviews
Cagrilintide
Total Price
$323.97
Discounted Price
$268.89
Vials
3 vials
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$55.08
17% OFF
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99%+ HPLC Purity —
Independently verified by accredited US laboratory
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Endotoxin-Screened —
LAL tested, LPS-free, endotoxin report available
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GMP-Certified Manufacturing —
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Lyophilized for Stability —
Shipped cold-packed, intact for reconstitution
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For Research Use only
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-20°C Long Term
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Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analogue currently under investigation for its potential roles in metabolic research. As a synthetic peptide modeled after the naturally occurring hormone amylin, co-secreted with insulin, Cagrilintide has demonstrated noteworthy effects in animal studies and controlled research environments. These findings have prompted increasing scientific interest in its interaction with appetite regulation pathways, metabolic signaling, and energy expenditure. While the molecule remains investigational, early data indicate that its mechanistic profile may offer multiple avenues for future study.
Within experimental environments, Cagrilintide has been explored for its receptor activity, downstream signaling effects, and stability profile relative to native amylin. Research observations suggest that its extended duration of action and receptor engagement characteristics may offer multiple avenues for further mechanistic investigation. Ongoing studies continue to evaluate its role in metabolic signaling networks, peptide-receptor dynamics, and neuroendocrine communication pathways under controlled conditions.
Cagrilintide supplied for research purposes is manufactured as a high-purity, LPS-free peptide and is endotoxin-free, ensuring suitability for sensitive laboratory applications. Each batch is produced under stringent quality controls and is research peptide endotoxin tested, supporting reproducibility and reliability in experimental settings where contaminant interference must be minimized.
All information provided herein relates exclusively to laboratory, preclinical, or controlled research settings. Cagrilintide is not for human or animal consumption, not for therapeutic use, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Its availability is strictly limited to qualified research use.
Cagrilintide at a glance
| Molecular formula | C₁₉₁H₂₉₄N₅₂O₅₈S₂ |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | ~ 4226.8 g/mol |
| Length | 37 amino acids |
| Application | Research use only |
What is Cagrilintide?
Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analogue used in laboratory research to study receptor signaling, peptide stability, and related experimental models of metabolic biology. References to biological activity on this page are provided for research context only and must not be interpreted as claims of therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical benefit. This product is supplied strictly for research use only and is not intended for human or animal use.
Amylin is a peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin and is studied for its role in satiety signalling, gastric emptying and postprandial glucagon secretion. The native hormone is unstable and prone to aggregation, which limits its use as a laboratory reference compound.
Cagrilintide (NNC0174-0833) is a long-acting, acylated amylin analogue first described by Novo Nordisk. It combines the amylin sequence with structural modifications that increase stability and extend half-life.
Why is Cagrilintide studied?
Studies to date have explored its potential applications in the following areas:
- Amylin-receptor signaling research
- Peptide stability studies
- Downstream pathway analysis
- Ligand-receptor interaction studies
- Experimental endocrine pathway modeling
- Neuroendocrine signaling research
This material is provided for laboratory research only and is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or consumption.
Amylin analogues are studied because amylin signals through receptor complexes formed when the calcitonin receptor associates with receptor-activity-modifying proteins. Analogues that are stable in solution make it possible to probe those complexes without the aggregation that limits work with the native peptide.2
How is Cagrilintide studied in the lab?
At the molecular level, cagrilintide binds amylin receptors, which are calcitonin-receptor complexes expressed in appetite-regulating brain regions. In published rodent studies, these interactions have been examined against readouts such as:
- Food-intake behaviour
- Reward-related feeding signals
- Satiety signalling
- Metabolic rhythms
These are preclinical measurements only and are not outcomes for any person.
Cagrilintide is a 37–amino acid peptide structurally related to human amylin, modified with a C16 fatty diacid side chain linked via a γ-glutamic acid spacer at Lys²⁸. This lipidation promotes albumin binding, extending its plasma half-life to approximately one week, as characterised in published pharmacokinetic studies.
At the receptor level, cagrilintide activates amylin receptors, which are heterodimers consisting of the calcitonin receptor (CTR) combined with receptor activity-modifying proteins (RAMPs). Preclinical work indicates that the body-weight endpoints measured in those animal studies are mediated primarily via AMY1 and AMY3 receptor subtypes, which are highly expressed in appetite-regulating regions of the brain. Reported readouts in those models include food intake, gastric emptying and satiety signalling. The receptor mechanism is distinct from that of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which is why the two are examined together in combination models.
Scientific References
Published literature on cagrilintide is included here for educational and research-context purposes only. References to clinical trials, body-weight outcomes, glucose-related measures, or other human endpoints are not claims about this product and do not indicate that it is intended for human or animal use.
Summary
Cagrilintide is a research-grade amylin analogue used to support laboratory investigation of receptor biology and metabolic signaling pathways. Any discussion of experimental outcomes is limited to research context only. This product is not offered as a therapeutic, weight-management, or clinical product.
Cagrilintide : Reference Attribution
Scientific authors and literature references are provided solely to identify published research sources. They do not constitute endorsement, promotion, or any suggestion that this product is approved, safe, or intended for human or animal use.
What has preclinical research reported?
Research Context
In controlled laboratory settings, cagrilintide may be used to investigate amylin-receptor activity, peptide-receptor interactions, and downstream signaling pathways. Any references to appetite signaling, energy expenditure, satiety, or food intake are limited to experimental research context only and do not imply approved human or veterinary use.
Appropriate Research Contexts for Cagrilintide
Cagrilintide may be relevant for laboratories or investigators who study:
- Appetite signaling mechanisms
- Overeating and reward-center activation in research subjects
- Hormonal pathways related to feeding regulation
- Combination metabolic models
- Hormone-based energy-balance frameworks
These uses apply strictly to research environments and do not constitute guidance for human or veterinary use.
Amylin receptor pharmacology (in vitro)
Amylin receptors are described as complexes of the calcitonin receptor with receptor-activity-modifying proteins, and analogue potency is established in cell lines expressing each defined combination.2
Solution stability and aggregation
The native human sequence aggregates readily; residue substitutions that break the amyloidogenic core are the standard chemical route to analogues that remain soluble in aqueous buffer.2
Forms studied and handling
Supplied as a lyophilised powder in a sealed vial. Published handling practice for research peptides of this class is cold, dry, light-protected storage of the lyophilised solid, with reconstituted material kept refrigerated and used within the stability window established by the laboratory. For laboratory research use only.
References
- Lau DCW, van Jarsveld H, Plutzky J, et al. Cagrilintide, a novel amylin analogue, for weight management in people with overweight and obesity… Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2021; 9(12):885–896. PMID 34798060
- Hay DL, Chen S, Lutz TA, et al. Amylin: pharmacology, physiology, and clinical potential. Pharmacol Rev. 2015;67(3):564-600. doi:10.1124/pr.115.010629
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Storage conditions at a glance
| Lyophilized, in transit | Stable for shipping for up to 3–4 months |
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| Lyophilized, short term | Room temperature is usually adequate for several weeks; refrigeration under 4°C (39°F) is generally acceptable |
| Lyophilized, long term | Freezer at -80°C (-112°F) for several months to years |
| After reconstitution | Refrigerated; stable for up to 30 days |
| Light and moisture | Keep cold and away from light in the original sealed vial |
Why the powder is stable
All of our products are manufactured using the lyophilization (freeze drying) process, which keeps them stable for shipping for up to 3–4 months.
Lyophilization is a unique dehydration process, also known as cryodesiccation, where the peptides are frozen and then subjected to low pressure. This causes the water in the peptide vial to sublimate directly from solid to gas, leaving behind a stable, crystalline white structure known as lyophilized peptide. The puffy white powder can be stored at room temperature until it is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water.
Storing vials on arrival
Once peptides have been received, it is imperative that they are kept cold and away from light. If the peptides will be used in the next several days, weeks or months, short-term refrigeration under 4°C (39°F) is generally acceptable. Lyophilized peptides are usually stable at room temperatures for several weeks or more, so if they will be utilized within weeks or months such storage is typically adequate.
For longer term storage (several months to years) it is more preferable to store peptides in a freezer at -80°C (-112°F). When storing peptides for months or even years, freezing is optimal in order to preserve the peptide’s stability.
After reconstitution
Once the peptides are reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, they must be stored in the fridge to maintain stability. After reconstitution, the peptides will remain stable for up to 30 days.
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