Product Details
Retatrutide peptide (LY3437943) — Research Grade Peptide, ≥99% Purity (HPLC)
Triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist. Lyophilized powder. Lot-specific COA included.
Retatrutide peptide is a synthetic 39-amino acid single-peptide triple agonist engineered to activate three G-protein–coupled receptors: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), and glucagon (GCGR). It binds human GCGR, GIPR, and GLP-1R with EC₅₀ values of 5.79 nM, 0.0643 nM, and 0.775 nM respectively, with binding affinities (Kᵢ) of 5.6 nM, 0.057 nM, and 7.2 nM. The peptide sequence incorporates non-proteinogenic amino acid substitutions (including Aib at position 2) and a C20 fatty diacid moiety conjugated via a linker to promote albumin binding and extend half-life. Retatrutide peptide
Supplied as a sterile-filtered, lyophilized powder for in vitro and preclinical research applications. Each lot is independently verified for purity and identity and ships with a Certificate of Analysis. Retatrutide peptide
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 2381089-83-2 (free acid) |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₂₁H₃₄₂N₄₆O₆₈ |
| Molecular Weight | 4731.33 g/mol (free acid); 4791.38 g/mol (acetate salt) |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| Identity | Confirmed by mass spectrometry |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Solubility | DMSO ≥100 mg/mL; H₂O ~20–100 mg/mL with sonication and pH adjustment |
| Storage | −20 °C (powder, 1 yr) or −80 °C (powder, 2 yr), desiccated, protected from light, under nitrogen |
| Format | Lyophilized powder, sterile-filtered |
| Documentation | Lot-specific COA (HPLC + MS) |
Note: The acetate salt form carries a molecular weight of 4791.38 g/mol. Verify the specific salt form and reconstitution details against the Certificate of Analysis supplied with your lot.
Research applications
Retatrutide is used in laboratory settings to investigate:
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Triple incretin receptor signaling — comparative activation of GLP-1R, GIPR, and GCGR pathways and downstream cAMP accumulation in transfected cell lines
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Metabolic and renal fibrosis research — effects on fibrosis markers in UUO and aged mouse models, with HK-2 cell lines treated at 15 μg/mL for 48 hours
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Oncology-adjacent metabolic research — investigation of whether metabolic dysregulation addressed by retatrutide enhances anticancer drug efficacy in obese preclinical models of triple-negative breast cancer
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Cardiac inotropy studies — effects on isolated human atrial preparations, with retatrutide shown to raise cAMP levels in transfected cells
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Energy expenditure and lipid metabolism — GCGR-mediated lipolysis and thermogenesis in diet-induced obese (DIO) mouse models
Handling and storage
Reconstitute under aseptic conditions. Retatrutide is soluble in DMSO at ≥100 mg/mL; aqueous solubility requires sonication with pH adjustment (pH 9 using NH₃·H₂O or pH 7 with NaOH depending on the salt form). Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO, as moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Aliquot immediately after reconstitution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Lyophilized powder is stable for up to 2 years at −80 °C or 1 year at −20 °C under sealed, desiccated, light-protected conditions. Reconstituted solutions should be stored at −80 °C and are stable for approximately 6 months.
Retatrutide peptide For laboratory use by qualified personnel only.
Compliance
For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or cosmetic use. Not for use in food, drugs, or household applications.
This product is sold exclusively to laboratories, academic institutions, and qualified research professionals for in vitro and preclinical investigation. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. No medical claims are made or implied. By purchasing, you confirm you are 21 or older and that the product will be used solely for lawful laboratory research. Retatrutide peptide



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