Description
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is a synthetic 39-amino-acid peptide developed as a triple agonist at the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), and glucagon receptors. The peptide incorporates a C20 fatty diacid moiety via a ฮณGlu-ฮณGlu linker enabling reversible albumin binding and an extended pharmacokinetic profile compatible with once-weekly dosing. Retatrutide is investigated as a unimolecular agonist that engages three complementary incretin and glucagon pathways simultaneously, with research interest in body composition, hepatic lipid metabolism, glycemic endpoints, and energy expenditure in obesity and metabolic disease models. It represents one of the most advanced multi-incretin research compounds currently in development.
Benefits (Research Focus)
โข Triple receptor agonism โ studied for simultaneous activation of GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors
โข Body composition research โ investigated for fat-mass and lean-mass partitioning in DIO rodent models
โข Glycemic endpoints โ examined for fasting glucose and HbA1c parameters in T2D research models
โข Energy expenditure โ explored for glucagon-mediated thermogenic effects unique among incretin analogs
โข Long-acting profile โ C20 fatty diacid albumin-binding chemistry for extended half-life research
What Researchers Look At
โข Receptor binding affinity and selectivity across GLP-1R / GIPR / GCGR
โข cAMP activation curves in cell lines expressing each receptor subtype
โข Food intake, body weight, and adipose-tissue change in DIO rodent models
โข Hepatic steatosis, ALT/AST, and liver fat fraction endpoints
โข Comparative pharmacology versus semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other incretin analogs
Quick Specs
โข Form: Lyophilized white powder
โข Net Peptide Content: 40 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: Retatrutide
โข Synonyms: LY3437943; LY-3437943; GLP3 (informal)
โข Class: Triple GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon receptor agonist; long-acting incretin analog (39 amino acids)
โข Modification: Lipidated with C20 fatty diacid via ฮณGlu-ฮณGlu linker on Lys residue; aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) substitutions for DPP-IV resistance
โข Formula / M.W.: C221H343N53O68, ~4731.30 g/mol
โข CAS: 2381089-83-2
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.
Janoshik COA โ Third-Party Testing
โข Retatrutide 40mg Batch COA โ October 03 2025
โข Retatrutide VPeptide Canada โ January 28 2026


















