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Metabolic researchReference entry

Retatrutide

CATALOG NO.
EL-RT-001
MOL. WEIGHT
4,731.4
CLASS
Peptide
molecular structure · schematic
Overview

Retatrutide (EL-RT-001) is a synthetic single-chain peptide studied as a triple agonist of the GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. It is referenced here for its molecular characteristics and the research areas in which it has been investigated.

In published laboratory work it is investigated in in-vitro and animal research models of metabolic signalling. This page is a scientific reference only and makes no claims regarding efficacy, safety, dosing, or use in humans.

Research-use-only note

Information on this page is provided for laboratory research reference. The compound is not a drug, supplement, or medical product, and is not for human or veterinary use, ingestion, or consumption.

Molecular characteristics
Catalog no.EL-RT-001
Research areaMetabolic
ClassPeptide
SequenceY-Aib-EGTFTSDYSI-Aib-LDKKAQ-Aib-AFIEYLLEGGPSSGAPPPS
Molecular weight4,731.4 g/mol
Molecular formulaC221H342N46O68
Purity (HPLC)≥99.4%
Identity methodLC-MS
FormatLyophilized
Storage−20 °C, desiccated
Representative trace
RP-HPLC · UV 220 nmLOT RT-25117
RT 6.84 minMain peak 99.4%

Representative chromatogram consistent with released-lot analysis. See the COA library for per-lot data.

Research context

Mechanistically, Retatrutide is described in the literature as engaging three incretin and glucagon receptor pathways simultaneously. Research models have used it as a tool compound to study combined receptor agonism and downstream metabolic signalling.

Reported areas of laboratory investigation include energy-balance regulation, glucose-handling pathways, and comparative receptor-agonism studies. These descriptions summarize the research context only and are not therapeutic claims.

Studied in research areas
Energy-balance regulation
Glucose-handling pathways
Comparative receptor agonism
Metabolic signalling