Description

What is Tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide is a synthetic peptide functioning as a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. This novel dual agonism distinguishes tirzepatide from single-receptor GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide.

Molecular Characteristics:

• 39 amino acid peptide sequence
• Molecular weight: approximately 4,813 Daltons
• C20 fatty diacid modification (lipidation)
• Extended half-life: ~5 days (120)