What Is Cagrilintide? A Research Primer
Cagrilintide is a synthetic long-acting amylin analog. Sold for laboratory research use only.
Cagrilintide (AM833) is a synthetic long-acting analog of amylin, a peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin by the pancreas. It is frequently listed alongside GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide. It is sold strictly as a research-use-only reference compound.
What makes cagrilintide distinct
Cagrilintide acts on amylin and calcitonin receptor pathways rather than the GLP-1 receptor, which places it in a different receptor class from GLP-1 agonists. Its structure carries a lipid modification that extends its half-life.
Research-use status
- Pharmacological class: amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist
- Sold for laboratory research use only; this page does not summarise effects or uses
- Often listed by vendors alongside GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide
COA and verification considerations
Because research compounds are unregulated, the certificate of analysis is the single most important thing to check. For Cagrilintide, a trustworthy COA names the testing laboratory, reports HPLC purity (typically 99% or higher), confirms identity by mass spectrometry, and, for injectable-format material, includes endotoxin and sterility results. A batch or lot number that matches the product, a recent test date, and a working verification portal are strong positive signals.
What to check before buying
- Is a named third-party lab shown, not just a claim of testing?
- Does the COA lot number match the batch you are buying, with a recent date?
- Are purity and identity both reported, ideally with endotoxin and sterility?
- How does the vendor rank on our published, testing-led formula?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cagrilintide a GLP-1 like semaglutide?
No. Cagrilintide is an amylin analog acting on a different receptor system. It is often studied together with GLP-1 agonists rather than as one.
What should a cagrilintide COA include?
A named third-party lab reporting HPLC purity of 99%+ and mass-spec identity, ideally with endotoxin and sterility results for injectable research material.
How is it ranked here?
By the same published, testing-led formula used for every vendor. Affiliate status never changes the ranking.