Intermediate

Body Composition: Metabolic Peptides and Fat Loss

This intermediate course explores how peptides influence body composition, focusing on research regarding fat loss and metabolic function. You will learn about the mechanisms of action of peptides such as Retatrutide, AOD-9604, and SLU-PP-332 in lipolysis and metabolism.

3 modules · 8 articles

What this path covers

  • Understand the role of peptides in fat loss and metabolism.
  • Analyze the differences between Retatrutide, AOD-9604, and SLU-PP-332.
  • Investigate lipolysis and its relationship with peptides.
  • Evaluate the effects of peptides on appetite regulation.
  • Explore the applications of peptides in preclinical research.
  1. Module 01

    Comparison of Peptides and Mechanisms of Action

    1. 01AOD-9604 vs Full-Length hGH: Adipocyte-Selective β3-AR Interactions vs Systemic GHR Signaling — Differentiated Metabolic Profiles4 min read
    2. 02Molecular Mechanisms of Peptide-Induced Lipolysis: HSL/ATGL Cascade, Perilipin-1 Phosphorylation, and cAMP/PKA Signaling in Adipocytes5 min read
  2. Module 02

    Peptides in Metabolic Research

    1. 01Visceral Adipose Tissue Biology and Peptide Research Targets: Portal Adipokines, Insulin Resistance Pathways, and Depot-Specific GLP-1R Expression4 min read
    2. 02Peptides and Mitochondrial Biogenesis: MOTS-c, SS-31, and PGC-1α/TFAM Signaling Cascade Research3 min read
    3. 03Exercise-Mimetic Compounds: ERR Agonism (SLU-PP-332), AMPK Activation, and Metabolic Reprogramming Research3 min read
    4. 04Hypothalamic Appetite Regulation: NPY/AgRP vs POMC/CART Circuitry and Peptide Intervention Research Targets3 min read
  3. Module 03

    Trends in Peptides for Fat Loss

    1. 01Peptide Mechanisms in Lipolysis Research: HSL/ATGL Activation, β3-AR Signaling, and Adipocyte-Selective Research Targets4 min read
    2. 02GLP-1 Receptor Agonism: From Incretin Biology to Dual/Triple Agonist Development — Receptor Pharmacology and Clinical Research Outcomes4 min read

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