Cagrilintide
Long-acting amylin analog (Cagrilintide) investigated in metabolic, satiety and appetite-regulation research models. Lab-verified purity with a batch COA. Research Use Only.
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0% |
|---|---|
| Available sizes | 5 mg |
| Physical form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
What is Cagrilintide?
Cagrilintide is a long-acting analog of amylin, the hormone co-secreted with insulin by pancreatic beta cells. Native amylin is unstable and aggregates readily; cagrilintide is engineered around that problem, with substitutions and an acylation that extend its half-life enough to be useful in extended research models.
It is supplied as a lyophilized powder in a sealed vial and reconstituted before in-vitro work. Our step-by-step reconstitution guide covers volumes and technique, and the reconstitution calculator works out the dilution for your target concentration.
Research context
Cagrilintide is studied for its activity at amylin and calcitonin receptors, pathways associated in the literature with satiety signalling and gastric emptying — mechanistically distinct from the incretin pathway that the GLP-1 class acts on.
That distinction is why it appears so often in combination-model metabolic research: amylin and incretin signalling are separate levers on the same endpoints. It is commonly referenced alongside Tirzepatide and Retatrutide — our Retatrutide vs. Tirzepatide comparison sets out how the incretin compounds differ from each other, and the overview of metabolic research peptides places amylin analogs in the wider field.
Purity and third-party testing
Every batch is independently analysed by Testides and Peptide Test Canada and ships with a certificate of analysis reporting high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) purity and mass-spectrometry (MS) identity. See how to read a certificate of analysis and what a purity figure actually means; our full process is on the Research and Quality page.
Handling and storage
Amylin analogs are aggregation-prone, so gentle handling matters more here than with most short peptides: keep it cold, reconstitute without shaking, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw. The storage guide covers lyophilized and reconstituted states, and bacteriostatic vs. sterile water explains the diluent choice — bacteriostatic water is stocked alongside.
Related research compounds
Cagrilintide sits in our metabolic and weight-research collection with MOTS-c and Tesamorelin. New to this area? Start with Peptides 101 or browse the full knowledge hub.
Research Use Only. Supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research and development. Not for human or animal consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Frequently asked
No. Cagrilintide is supplied strictly as a reference material for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Yes. Every batch is independently tested by Testides and Peptide Test Canada for HPLC purity and mass-spectrometry identity, and ships with a batch-specific certificate of analysis (COA).
Cagrilintide is available in 5 mg. Per-vial pricing is shown on this page.
Cagrilintide is supplied as lyophilized powder. Use the reconstitution calculator to work out concentration and dosing volumes for your research, and see the storage and handling guide for temperature and shelf-life guidance. Store the lyophilized vial at -20 degrees C, desiccated and protected from light.
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