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Semaglutide
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| 10–+ | 30% |
Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide) · ≥98% (HPLC)
Semaglutide is a synthetic 31-residue lipidated GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide supplied as a characterized reference material for in-vitro receptor and analytical research. For Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.
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Research context and documentation
- Why researchers study it
- Studied in vitro as a widely-referenced single-receptor GLP-1 agonist probe, frequently used as a comparative benchmark against multi-receptor incretin analogs in receptor-pharmacology literature.
- Mechanism themes in research
- GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonism and Gs/cAMP pathway activationFatty-diacid lipidation conferring albumin binding and extended in-vitro stabilityAib8 substitution imparting resistance to dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 cleavageComparative reference standard against dual/triple-agonist incretin analogs
- What the evidence does not establish
- Published references describe research context only. They do not establish safety, efficacy, biological activity, or any outcome in humans or animals, and HELIX BioScience makes no such claims.
- Quality markers
- ≥98% (HPLC)MS contextCOA statusStorage stated where verified
- Documentation status
- Product specifications and COA status are shown on this page. Current lot documentation is provided when issued and matched to the offered lot.
Semaglutide is a synthetic, lipidated 31-residue GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide supplied as a characterized reference material for in-vitro receptor pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and comparative incretin research. This overview separates molecular identity from clinical marketing language and keeps the material in a Research-Use-Only context.
Molecular identity
Semaglutide is built on a GLP-1-derived peptide backbone with sequence substitutions and a C18 fatty-diacid side chain attached through a linker to a lysine residue. Public compound records describe the material under CAS 910463-68-2, with a reported molecular formula of C₁₈₇H₂₉₁N₄₅O₅₉ and an approximate molecular weight of 4113.6 g/mol. Lot-specific identity should always be checked against the certificate of analysis rather than inferred from a catalog page.
Structural features
The Aib substitution at position 8 and the lipidated side chain are useful topics for structure–activity and peptide-stability studies. In the literature, these features are discussed in relation to protease resistance, receptor engagement, and albumin association. They also make semaglutide a useful comparator when researchers study how backbone changes and conjugation alter the behavior of class-B GPCR peptide ligands.
| Full name | Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide) |
| Research theme | Metabolic signaling |
| CAS number | 910463-68-2 |
| Molecular formula | C₁₈₇H₂₉₁N₄₅O₅₉ |
| Molecular weight | 4113.6 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| Physical form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | −20 °C, desiccated, protected from light |
Sequence
Reported research areas
- GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) signaling and cAMP pathway assays
- Peptide lipidation and albumin-binding structure-activity studies
- Comparative incretin-receptor pharmacology
- Analytical method development and reference standardization
Credible sources
- PubChem — Semaglutide
- PubMed — Semaglutide GLP-1 receptor literature
- PubMed — peptide lipidation and incretin analogs
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- Identity method, when reported
- Appearance, molecular weight, and storage where documented
- Lot number and testing status
Specimen Certificate of Analysis
| Product | Semaglutide (reference) |
| Status | Format preview — not a current lot |
| Purity (RP-HPLC) | 98%+ |
| Identity (MS) | Confirmed · 4113.6 g/mol |
| Appearance | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | −20 °C, desiccated |
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