WEIGHT & METABOLIC RESEARCH

Cagrilintide

A long-acting amylin receptor agonist studied for enhanced satiety beyond GLP-1 agonists alone.

Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin receptor agonist (non-selective for amylin and calcitonin receptors). Phase 3 trials, including monotherapy data, have reported promising weight-loss results, with stronger effects observed in combination approaches. It is positioned as a next-generation satiety compound and remains investigational.

Amylin / Calcitonin AgonistSatietyWeight & MetabolicGLP-1 Complement

Why BLP features Cagrilintide

Included because it has completed Phase 3 human trials and a clearly defined amylin-pathway mechanism, while its real-world research use is still developing. It reflects strong evidence that is not yet matched by an established use history.

Mechanism

Enhances satiety and reduces food intake through amylin/calcitonin receptors in the brainstem and hypothalamus.

Slows gastric emptying to prolong post-meal fullness and suppresses postprandial glucagon release.

Modeled as synergistic with GLP-1 agonists for amplified appetite control.

WHAT THE RESEARCH MEASURED

Research findings

Findings describe study outcomes, not expected personal results.

Human research findings

  • Monotherapy: reported roughly 11.8% average weight loss over 68 weeks versus about 2.3% for placebo in Phase 3 obesity trials.
  • In combination approaches, reported substantially higher average weight loss in non-diabetic obesity over 68 weeks.
  • Reported significant reductions in food intake, meal size and frequency, and cardiometabolic markers.
  • GI side effects were mostly mild to moderate, similar to other incretin-based peptides.

Mechanistic & supporting research

  • Amylin-pathway mechanism established through receptor pharmacology.
  • Complementary satiety effects to GLP-1 modeled in combination research.

Regulatory status

Cagrilintide is investigational and not FDA-approved. Phase 3 clinical data has been reported. Sold and offered strictly for laboratory and research use.