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RESEARCH GREYP-044
Metabolic

Cagrilintide

Long-acting amylin analog. Activates amylin and calcitonin receptors to suppress appetite via complementary pathway to GLP-1.

EmergingMetabolic
Typical dose0.16-2.4 mg
Frequencyweekly, subcutaneous (trial protocols)
Half-life178h
Citations indexed23
DeliveryInjectable
Half-life~7d
EvidenceEmerging
Citations23
Synergy checkCompareReconstitution calc
Research grey

This compound sits in research-grey territory. The caveats below carry more weight than for FDA-approved entries — read them.

Mechanism

Novo Nordisk candidate. Combined with semaglutide as CagriSema — Phase 3 REDEFINE trials underway. Mechanism is complementary to GLP-1 (amylin signaling), so combined product targets stronger weight loss than semaglutide alone.

Specifics
Weight / fat lossAppetite control
Caveats

Not approved. Standalone use outside the CagriSema trial protocol is research-only. Identity verification of grey-market product is poor.

sequence · 37 aa
KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGAILSSTNVGSNTY

Disulfide bridge between Cys2-Cys7. C20 fatty acid conjugated at K1 via γGlu spacer.

Evidence levelEmerging
Regulatory statusInvestigational — Novo Nordisk Phase 3 (CagriSema)
DNA / pharmacogenomicsLow — CALCR / RAMP variants of theoretical interest.
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Synergizes with

Mechanistically distinct — hits a different pathway.

Tirzepatide
Claims & evidence

Per-claim grading. Each claim is graded independently — same peptide, different claims can carry different grades.

  • CLimited evidence

    Cagrilintide — primary mechanism: long-acting amylin analog. activates amylin and calcitonin receptors to suppress appetite via complementary pathway to glp-1.

    2 supporting referencesVerified 5d ago
References

External links to PubMed searches, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA materials. We do not host papers — we point at canonical sources.

  • PubMedEN
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    PubMed — Cagrilintide
  • Clinical trialEN
    RCTFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    ClinicalTrials.gov — REDEFINE
Reconstitution calculatorCagrilintide

Pre-filled with this compound's published dose range: 0.16-2.4 mg · weekly, subcutaneous (trial protocols)

Concentration2.50 mg/mL
Draw volume0.512 mL
Insulin syringe51.2 u
Doses per vial3
U-100 syringe — fill to indicatorU-100 · 1 mL
0u25u50u75u100u

Calculator is a discussion tool. Verify reconstitution + dosing with a qualified provider. Stack is not a prescription source. Use sterile technique and inspect every vial.

RESEARCH GREYP-044

Investigational — Novo Nordisk Phase 3 (CagriSema)

Cagrilintide0.16-2.4 mg · weekly, subcutaneous (trial protocols)
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