What is CGL5?
Cagrilintide is a long‑acting acylated analogue of the pancreatic hormone amylin, designed for once‑weekly subcutaneous administration. It activates central amylin receptors to promote satiety, slow gastric emptying, and reduce food intake. In phase 2 and phase 3 trials, cagrilintide produced dose‑dependent weight loss with a predominantly gastrointestinal side‑effect profile
Research context
Cagrilintide is an acylated, long‑acting analogue of amylin—a hormone co‑secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells[2][7]. Native amylin promotes satiation, slows gastric emptying, and inhibits postprandial glucagon secretion[8][9]. By acting on central amylin receptors (particularly in the area postrema and hindbrain), cagrilintide reduces appetite and energy intake. Lipid modifications extend its half‑life to approximately 160–195 hours, enabling once‑weekly dosing
Reference literature focus
Cagrilintide is dosed at 600 mcg–4.5 mg weekly by subcutaneous injection in educational protocols, starting low and titrating upward. A 10 mg vial reconstituted with bacteriostatic water yields about 3.33 mg/mL. This information is for research and educational use only.
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