OVERVIEW
A long-acting amylin analog investigated for effects on satiety, gastric emptying, and metabolic signaling.
RESEARCH CATALOG • 13
Cagrilintide
5 mg
13
RESEARCH FOCUS
Amylin receptor biology, appetite and satiety signaling, energy balance, and metabolic research.
CLASS / TYPE
Long-acting amylin analog
KEY PATHWAYS / TARGETS
Amylin receptor complexes involving the calcitonin receptor
RESEARCH STATUS
Investigational; clinical development has focused heavily on metabolic and obesity research.
COMMON RESEARCH AREAS
Metabolic research • appetite biology • amylin signaling • energy balance
RESEARCH NOTE
Cagrilintide is mechanistically distinct from GLP-1 receptor agonists because it is based on amylin signaling.
For research use only.