Metabolic & Body Composition
Tirzepatide
Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for insulin secretion, glucagon suppression and energy expenditure in metabolic models.
Also known asMounjaro · Zepbound
Identity
Residue chain
One bead per amino acid residue, N-terminus to C-terminus. Long chains are shown truncated.
- Molecular weight
- 4813.5 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 39
- Half-life
- ~5 days
- CAS number
- —
Monograph
Specifications
- Research area
- Metabolic & Body Composition
- Half-life
- ~5 days
- Molecular weight
- 4813.5 Da
- Amino acid residues
- 39
- Mechanism of action
- Dual agonist of the GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 receptors. It simultaneously activates both receptors, enhancing insulin secretion, reducing glucagon, suppressing appetite, and promoting energy expenditure.
- Storage and handling
- Refrigerate at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze.