Metabolic researchIncludes human-trial data

Cagrilintide (PS-104)

A research guide to Cagrilintide: what the published literature covers, how it is characterized, and how to reconstitute, store, and verify it. Written as research framing, never usage guidance.

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Overview

Most metabolic-research compounds in this catalog are incretin-system agonists (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon-receptor ligands) and related signaling molecules. The published literature studies them for metabolic and body-composition research endpoints. This guide describes how the compound is characterized and what that research covers. It is not usage guidance and makes no claim about outcomes from use.

A long-acting amylin receptor agonist frequently studied in combination with GLP-1 agonists in metabolic research.

Evidence at a glance: Includes human-trial data

The cited record for this compound includes human-trial data. Each claim below still states its study type and population, so the scope of that evidence stays explicit.

Molecular identity

Molecular formula
C174H278N44O56
Molecular weight
3748.2 g/mol
CAS number
1415456-99-1
Amino acids
32
Appearance
White lyophilized powder
Purity (HPLC)
99%

Researched mechanism

Amylin receptor agonism; investigated for additive metabolic effects when combined with GLP-1 agonism.

Described as a mechanism characterized in the literature, not an effect you should expect from use.

What the published research shows

  • Studied in combination regimens in early clinical work.

    human trialadults, phase 1/2·Enebo et al., 2021 (representative)PubMed ↑

Every citation states its study type and population, so preclinical data is never presented as human-efficacy evidence.

How it compares

VersusAttributeNote
SemaglutideClassDifferent mechanism (amylin vs GLP-1); often co-studied.

Reconstitution

Concentration math only: adding bacteriostatic water to the vial gives the resulting mg/mL shown below. This is not usage guidance.

VialBacteriostatic waterConcentration
5 mg2 mL2.5 mg/mL
10 mg2 mL5 mg/mL
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Storage & stability

StateTemperatureDuration
Lyophilized (unopened)-20°C24 months
Reconstituted2–8°Cup to 4 weeks

Common questions

Why is it studied with GLP-1 agonists?+

Published research pairs amylin and incretin mechanisms; see the cited literature above.

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