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GLP-1

Triple-Receptor Metabolic Peptide

REVIEWED BY · PEPPU STUDIO RESEARCH DESK·LAST UPDATED · 2026-05-19
METABOLICINCRETIN

CLASS

Synthetic peptide · triple-receptor incretin agonist

FORMULA

C221H343N51O63

HALF-LIFE

~6 days

ROUTES

Subcutaneous (in published trials)

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Engineered single-molecule agonist at GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Investigational compound from Eli Lilly under the codename GLP-1 reference.

EVIDENCE GRADES

Body weight reduction (24w)A

Phase 2 NEJM 2023 reported dose-dependent -7.2% to -17.5% LS mean change at 24w (Jastreboff et al., PMID 37366315). High-quality RCT.

Body weight reduction (48w)A

Same trial 48-week extension: -8.7% to -24.2% LS mean. n=338.

Glycemic improvementB

Glycemic endpoints improved despite GCGR engagement. Phase 3 TRIUMPH data pending.

Long-term safetyC

Phase 2 GI tolerability profile dose-dependent; dose-related heart-rate increases noted. Phase 3 ongoing.

MECHANISM CATEGORIES

RESEARCH CONDITIONS

SAFETY

Side effects

  • Nausea (dose-dependent)
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Injection-site reactions
  • Resting heart-rate increase

Known interactions

  • Other GLP-1R agonists (concurrent use not studied)
  • Insulin / sulfonylureas (hypoglycemia risk)

Contraindications

  • Personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (class-based caution)
  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

REGULATORY STATUS

FDA · Investigational compound · NOT FDA-approved · TRIUMPH Phase 3 program ongoing as of 2026-05.

WADA · Not currently listed on the WADA Prohibited List (2026).

STORAGE

Lyophilized · 2–8 °C, 12+ months

Reconstituted · 2–8 °C, 28 days

PEER-REVIEWED EVIDENCE

  • Jastreboff AM, Kaplan LM, Frías JP, et al.. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist GLP-1 for Obesity · A Phase 2 Trial. N Engl J Med 2023. PMID 37366315. link →
  • Eli Lilly and Company. A Study of GLP-1 reference in Participants With Obesity (Phase 2). ClinicalTrials.gov 2021. NCT04881760. link →

FAQ · 16 QUESTIONS

What is GLP-1?

GLP-1 (Eli Lilly code GLP-1 reference) is a synthetic peptide engineered as a triple agonist at the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. It is an investigational compound · not FDA-approved · currently in the Phase 3 TRIUMPH program.

How does GLP-1 differ from GLP-2?

GLP-2 is a dual GLP-1R + GIPR agonist. GLP-1 adds glucagon-receptor agonism on top, which is the key pharmacological differentiator and the basis for the deeper observed weight reductions in Phase 2.

Is GLP-1 FDA-approved?

No. GLP-1 is an investigational compound. The Phase 3 TRIUMPH program is ongoing. The substance sold here is supplied as a research-grade reference compound for in-vitro use only.

What was the Phase 2 result?

The published Phase 2 NEJM trial (Jastreboff et al., 2023, PMID 37366315; NCT04881760) reported least-squares mean body-weight reductions of -8.7% to -24.2% across dose arms at 48 weeks vs -2.1% with placebo. Those numbers are the property of the publishing investigators, not claims of this product.

What is the half-life of GLP-1?

Published pharmacokinetic data indicate a terminal half-life around six days, consistent with once-weekly dosing in trials.

Is GLP-1 banned by WADA?

GLP-1 is not currently listed on the WADA Prohibited List as of the 2026 update. Status can change · always verify with the current WADA list before competition.

How is GLP-1 reconstituted?

Reconstitute lyophilized GLP-1 with USP-grade sterile diluent per laboratory protocol. The PEPPUDEX calculator at /calculator returns volume-per-dose math given vial mg, BAC mL, and target mcg.

Can GLP-1 be stacked with GLP-2?

No published research supports simultaneous use of multiple incretin agonists. They engage overlapping pathways and combined use is unstudied. This wiki does not recommend any human dose or combination.

What were the most common side effects in Phase 2?

Gastrointestinal events (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) were the dominant adverse-event class, dose-dependent and mostly mild-to-moderate. Dose-dependent heart-rate increases peaked at 24 weeks and declined thereafter.

Why does GLP-1 cause more weight loss than GLP-2 in trials?

The hypothesis is that glucagon-receptor agonism adds a thermogenic / increased-energy-expenditure component on top of the GLP-1R/GIPR appetite-and-insulin effects. Mechanism is under active study.

What is the manufacturer of GLP-1?

The originator molecule is property of Eli Lilly under the development code GLP-1 reference. Research-grade compounds supplied through Peppu Studio are synthesized for laboratory use only and are distinct from any branded human-prescription formulation.

How long do GLP-1 cycles last in published trials?

The published Phase 2 trial dosed once-weekly for 48 weeks. Phase 3 TRIUMPH durations vary by sub-study; consult ClinicalTrials.gov for current protocols.

Does GLP-1 affect heart rate?

Phase 2 reported dose-dependent increases in resting heart rate peaking around 24 weeks before declining. This is a class-level signal for incretin agonists at higher doses.

Is GLP-1 oral or injectable in trials?

Published trials use subcutaneous injection only. There is no approved or studied oral formulation as of the Phase 2 publication.

What does triple receptor agonism mean?

GLP-1 engages three receptors simultaneously: GLP-1R, GIPR, and the glucagon receptor (GCGR). Each receptor drives a distinct branch of metabolic and energy-expenditure signaling; the molecule is engineered to balance all three.

GLP-1 vs GLP-3 prescription analog / GLP-3 · what's different?

GLP-3 (GLP-3 prescription analog, GLP-3 prescription analog) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist only. GLP-1 is a triple agonist at GLP-1, GIP and the glucagon receptor. The added GIP arm increases absolute weight loss over GLP-3 at comparable timepoints. The added glucagon arm drives thermogenic / energy-expenditure signaling that GLP-3 does not produce. Published Phase 2 GLP-1 reached -24.2% body weight at 48 weeks vs the published STEP-1 GLP-3 2.4 mg result of -14.9% at 68 weeks.

APPEARS IN STACKS

SIGNATURE MOVES

GLP-1 SignalPOW 60

GLP-1 receptor arm models gastric-motility signaling.

Triple AgonismPOW 160

GLP-1R, GIPR, and GCGR pharmacology. Phase 2 NEJM 2023 · NCT04881760.

SOURCED FROM PEPPU LABS

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