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Semaglutide
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Semaglutide

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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
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Research Use Only. A reference material for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary use. No dosing, administration, or therapeutic guidance is provided.

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.

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Full nameSemaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide)
Research themeMetabolic signaling
CAS number910463-68-2
Molecular formulaC₁₈₇H₂₉₁N₄₅O₅₉
Molecular weight4113.6 g/mol
Purity≥98% (HPLC)
Physical formLyophilized powder
Storage−20 °C, desiccated, protected from light

Sequence

31-residue GLP-1 analog peptide (Aib8 substitution) with a C18 fatty-diacid side chain conjugated at Lys26 via a γ-Glu/AEEA linker, C-terminal amide

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

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Specimen Certificate of Analysis

ProductSemaglutide (reference)
StatusFormat preview — not a current lot
Purity (RP-HPLC)98%+
Identity (MS)Confirmed · 4113.6 g/mol
AppearanceLyophilized powder
Storage−20 °C, desiccated

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