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Semaglutide, 5 mg, Pureza research material

Metabolic peptide

Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 analog with substitutions at positions 8 and 34 and a fatty acid chain attached through a spacer. In preclinical models, it binds to the GLP-1 receptor and acts as an agonist of that pathway. It has been investigated in models of glucose homeostasis and metabolic regulation in animal studies.

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$2,100 MXN / unit

Mass: 5 mg

In stock · SKU SEMA-05

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Research context & mechanism

Replacing alanine with Aib at position 8 reduces degradation by dipeptidyl peptidase 4 in in vitro studies. Acylation promotes albumin binding and modifies the kinetics of receptor exposure in experimental models.

Technical specifications

Reference specifications describe the material. They do not replace the analytical results for a specific batch.

Chemical name
N-epsilon-26-{2-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2-{(4S)-4-carboxy-4-[(17-carboxyheptadecanoyl)amino]butanoyl}amino)ethoxy]ethoxy}acetyl)amino]ethoxy}ethoxy-acetyl-[8-(2-amino-2-methylpropanoyl), 34-arginine]-GLP-1-(7-37) acid
Sequence
Not available
Molecular formula
C187H291N45O59
Molecular weight
4113.58 Da
CAS number
910463-68-2
Form
Lyophilized powder
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Purity specification
Declared in the batch certificate
Identity
Declared in the batch certificate
Solubility
Soluble in sterile water and bacteriostatic water
Storage
−20 °C, protected from light
Stability after reconstitution
Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol

Batch documentation

Review documentation for the product and variant you are purchasing. A reference specification, a research publication and an individual batch certificate are different sources. Certificate results are accessed with your order details; if documentation is available on request, contact support before relying on it.

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Laboratory handling

Reconstitution
Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.
Storage
Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.
Protective equipment
Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.

Research references

  1. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

    N Engl J Med · 2021 · PMID 33567185

  2. Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes

    N Engl J Med · 2023 · PMID 37952131

  3. Efficacy and safety of semaglutide compared with liraglutide and placebo for weight loss in patients with obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo and active controlled, dose-ranging, phase 2 trial

    Lancet · 2018 · PMID 30122305

  4. The Discovery and Development of Liraglutide and Semaglutide

    Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) · 2019 · PMID 31031702

  5. Discovery of the Once-Weekly Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogue Semaglutide

    J Med Chem · 2015 · PMID 26308095

  6. Semaglutide lowers body weight in rodents via distributed neural pathways

    JCI Insight · 2020 · PMID 32213703

Frequently asked questions

How is Semaglutide supplied?

Semaglutide is supplied in a sealed vial containing the quantity indicated for the selected variant, with its batch identifier printed on the label.

How is Semaglutide stored in the laboratory?

Store the closed vial at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. See the laboratory handling section of this page for the complete procedure.

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