Description
Semaglutide is a synthetic 31-amino-acid peptide developed as a selective agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor. The peptide is structurally derived from native human GLP-1(7-37) with two amino acid substitutions (Aib at position 8 for DPP-IV resistance, Arg substitution at position 34) and a C18 fatty diacid moiety conjugated via a ฮณGlu-(AEEA)โ linker enabling reversible albumin binding and an extended pharmacokinetic profile compatible with once-weekly dosing. Semaglutide is one of the most extensively characterized incretin-based research peptides, with published preclinical and clinical research investigating its effects on glycemic endpoints, body composition, gastric emptying, appetite regulation, and cardiometabolic markers across obesity and metabolic disease models. It is FDA-approved as Ozempicยฎ (2017), Wegovyยฎ (2021), and Rybelsusยฎ (2019, oral formulation), and serves as the reference compound for the broader class of long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Benefits (Research Focus)
โข GLP-1 receptor agonism โ studied for selective activation of the GLP-1 receptor with downstream insulin and glucagon regulation
โข Glycemic control research โ investigated for fasting glucose, HbA1c, and insulin sensitivity parameters in T2D models
โข Body composition โ examined for fat-mass and lean-mass partitioning in DIO and obesity models
โข Appetite and gastric pathways โ explored for satiety signaling and delayed gastric emptying endpoints
โข Long-acting profile โ C18 fatty diacid albumin-binding chemistry for extended half-life (~7 days)
What Researchers Look At
โข GLP-1 receptor binding affinity, cAMP activation, and ฮฒ-arrestin recruitment
โข Food intake, body weight, and adipose-tissue change in DIO rodent models
โข Pancreatic ฮฒ-cell function and insulinotropic response endpoints
โข Gastric emptying time and gastrointestinal transit profiles
โข Comparative pharmacology versus tirzepatide, retatrutide, and other incretin analogs
Quick Specs
โข Form: Lyophilized white powder
โข Net Peptide Content: 10 mg per vial
โข Quantity: 1 vial
โข Appearance: White to off-white lyophilizate
โข Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic or sterile water (added by the end researcher)
โข Purity: โฅ99% by HPLC
โข Identity: MS-verified (per COA)
โข Storage: Protect from light
Identity Basics
โข Compound: Semaglutide
โข Synonyms: NN9535; NNC0113-0987
โข Class: Selective GLP-1 receptor agonist; long-acting incretin analog (31 amino acids)
โข Modification: Lipidated with C18 fatty diacid via ฮณGlu-(AEEA)โ linker on Lysยฒโถ residue; aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) substitution at position 8 for DPP-IV resistance; Arg substitution at position 34
โข Formula / M.W.: C187H291N45O59, ~4113.58 g/mol
โข CAS: 910463-68-2
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
- This product is intended for laboratory research use only.
- Not for human or veterinary use.
- Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or medical applications.
- Handle using appropriate laboratory safety procedures and personal protective equipment.
COA Verification Notice: Even if the vial label or product image states a certain concentration, always go by the COA for the true verified value. We reference the COA to determine the verified concentration and purity of each product, regardless of what the label or product image indicates.
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โข Semaglutide 10mg VPeptide Canada โ December 5, 2025
















