Pharmaceutical Peptides

Liraglutide

Liraglutide is an acylated analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) with 97% amino acid sequence homology to native GLP-1. A C-16 fatty acid chain enables albumin binding, extending its half-life to approximately 13 hours for once-daily dosing. Approved for both type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

Technical Specifications

Sequence / StructureModified GLP-1(7-37) with Arg34, C-16 palmitoyl at Lys26
Molecular Weight3751.2 g/mol
Purity≥98%
AppearanceWhite lyophilized powder
StorageStore at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
SolubilitySoluble in water

Application Areas

  • Type 2 diabetes research
  • Weight management studies
  • GLP-1 receptor pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular outcome research
  • Pancreatic beta-cell studies
  • Neuroprotection research

Published Research on Liraglutide

Marso SP, Daniels GH, Tanaka K, et al. (2016) — Liraglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes. N Engl J Med. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1603827

Pi-Sunyer X, Astrup A, Fujioka K, et al. (2015) — A randomized, controlled trial of 3.0 mg of liraglutide in weight management. N Engl J Med. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1411892

Knudsen LB, Lau J. (2019) — The discovery and development of liraglutide and semaglutide. Front Endocrinol. DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00155

Frequently Asked Questions About Liraglutide

Liraglutide is a modified GLP-1 analog with 97% homology to native human GLP-1, featuring a palmitoyl side chain for extended duration of action.

It activates GLP-1 receptors to enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon, slow gastric emptying, and promote satiety, with effects dependent on blood glucose levels.

Our Liraglutide is manufactured to ≥98% purity with full COA documentation.

Liraglutide requires daily dosing (13-hour half-life) vs. Semaglutide's weekly dosing (7-day half-life), but both are effective GLP-1 agonists with different pharmacokinetic profiles.

Store lyophilized Liraglutide at -20°C. Reconstituted material should be refrigerated at 2-8°C.

Yes, we provide competitive wholesale pricing across multiple quantity tiers. Contact us for bulk order details.

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