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Cagrilintide amber research vial
Tru Peptide

Cagrilintide

5mg

99% Purity

Research Use Only

Not For Human Consumption

SKU CGL5

For Research Purposes Only
Research Only
Weight Management • GLP-1 / Incretin

Cagrilintide

A long-acting amylin analog investigated for satiety and complementary metabolic signaling.

Category
Weight Management
Compound Type
GLP-1 / Incretin
Purity
≥ 99% HPLC
Options
2 specs
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Cagrilintide

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Research Overview

Understanding Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide belongs to the incretin mimetic class of research peptides, studied for its influence on the gut–brain axis that governs appetite, satiety, and glucose handling. Investigational literature has explored how sustained receptor engagement affects energy intake, gastric emptying, and metabolic set points. As a research reference material, Cagrilintide is characterized for purity and identity so investigators can study these signaling pathways under controlled conditions.

Mechanism of Action

How it is studied to work

01

Receptor engagement

Binds incretin receptors (GLP-1 and, for dual/triple agonists, GIP and glucagon) expressed in the pancreas, gut, and central nervous system.

02

Satiety signaling

Modulates hypothalamic appetite circuits, studied for reductions in food intake and prolonged satiety.

03

Glucose-dependent response

Investigated for glucose-dependent insulinotropic activity, slowing gastric emptying and blunting post-prandial excursions.

04

Energy balance

Explored for downstream effects on energy expenditure and body composition over sustained exposure.

Areas of Scientific Research

Where investigators are looking

Appetite & satiety

Central and peripheral regulation of hunger signaling.

Glycemic control

Glucose-dependent insulin dynamics and insulin sensitivity.

Body composition

Adiposity, lean mass retention, and metabolic set point.

Cardiometabolic markers

Lipid profiles and inflammatory signaling in metabolic models.

Product Specifications

Catalog & pricing

Cat. No.VialPer Vial (USD)
  • CGL55mg vial—
  • CGL1010mg vial—
Storage

Keeping it stable

  • Lyophilized (unopened)

    Stable at room temperature for short periods; store at -20°C for long-term stability.

  • After reconstitution

    Refrigerate at 2–8°C and use within 2–4 weeks depending on the compound.

  • Protect from light & heat

    Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles and prolonged light exposure.

  • Handling

    For laboratory research use only; handle with appropriate protective equipment.

Reconstitution

Preparing the compound

  1. 1

    Allow both the peptide vial and bacteriostatic water to reach room temperature.

  2. 2

    Swab both rubber stoppers with an alcohol wipe.

  3. 3

    Draw the desired volume of bacteriostatic water into a sterile syringe.

  4. 4

    Inject the water slowly against the inside wall of the vial — never directly onto the powder.

  5. 5

    Swirl gently (do not shake) until the solution is fully clear.

  6. 6

    Label with the date and store refrigerated.

Reconstitution volume determines concentration. Use a peptide calculator to match your research protocol. Bacteriostatic water is sold separately as an accessory.

Certificate of Analysis

Third-party verified purity

Every lot of Cagrilintide is independently tested by HPLC and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. Download the current Certificate of Analysis or request the report for a specific batch.

HPLC ≥ 99% purityMass-spec identity confirmed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cagrilintide, explained

Cagrilintide is supplied strictly as a research reference material for in-vitro and laboratory study. It is characterized for purity and identity and is not intended for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Every batch is third-party tested by HPLC and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot from the COA section on this page.

Cagrilintide is sold by the individual vial in 2 vial sizes. See the specifications table above for catalog numbers and per-vial pricing.

This compound ships lyophilized. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water following the steps in the Reconstitution section, then store refrigerated.

Compounds ship in protective packaging. Follow the storage guidance on this page — most lyophilized peptides are best kept at -20°C long-term and refrigerated after reconstitution.

Scientific References

Selected literature

  1. 1.

    Mechanisms of action and therapeutic application of GLP-1

    Drucker DJ. • Cell Metabolism, 2018

  2. 2.

    Incretin hormones: their role in health and disease

    Nauck MA, Meier JJ. • Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2018

  3. 3.

    Multi-receptor agonism in metabolic research

    Coskun T, et al. • Molecular Metabolism, 2022

References are provided for educational and research context only and do not constitute medical claims.

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