Tirzepatide is a synthetic 39-amino-acid peptide that acts as a dual agonist at the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptors. A C20 fatty diacid moiety extends its half-life to support weekly dosing.
In clinical research it has been studied for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes (SURPASS program) and body weight reduction in adults with obesity (SURMOUNT program).
It is of interest as the first marketed dual incretin receptor agonist and is used as a reference compound in metabolic research on multi-receptor agonism.
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