Description
Overview
Tirzepatide is a 39-residue synthetic peptide engineered as a single-molecule dual agonist of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor. Its backbone is derived from the native GIP scaffold and is stabilized by two non-coded 2-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) residues at positions 2 and 13, together with a C20 fatty-diacid moiety attached at Lys20 through a gamma-glutamate linker. This lipidation supports albumin association and extended in-vitro stability, which is a frequent point of interest in laboratory pharmacology models. G Peptide Labs supplies Tirzepatide strictly as a reference material for in-vitro and preclinical scientific investigation. It is not a drug, supplement, or food and is not intended for human or veterinary use.
Research Context
The dual incretin-receptor pharmacology of Tirzepatide has made it a widely studied tool compound in metabolic and receptor-signalling research. In published preclinical work, investigators have used the peptide to probe how simultaneous engagement of GIP and GLP-1 receptors differs from single-receptor agonism at the level of cell-signalling assays and animal disease models. Reported laboratory applications include the characterization of receptor binding and biased signalling in transfected cell systems, and the study of metabolic and neurological endpoints in rodent models. All such work is conducted under controlled laboratory conditions by qualified researchers.
Mechanism of Interest
- Dual receptor engagement: Researchers investigate how a single sequence can activate two distinct class-B G-protein-coupled receptors and how the resulting downstream cAMP and beta-arrestin responses are integrated in vitro.
- Biased and imbalanced signalling: Preclinical studies have described the molecule as an imbalanced and biased agonist, showing greater relative activity at the GIP receptor than at the GLP-1 receptor in cell-based assays.
- Structural modifications: The Aib substitutions and C20 diacid conjugation are studied for their contribution to conformational stability and prolonged in-vitro half-life relative to native incretin peptides.
Specifications
- Molecular formula: C225H348N48O68
- Molecular weight: 4813.45 g/mol (average)
- CAS number: 2023788-19-2
- Sequence length: 39 amino acids, C-terminal amide, with non-coded Aib at positions 2 and 13
- Purity: greater than or equal to 99% by HPLC (lot-specific; confirmed on the certificate of analysis)
- Physical form: lyophilized white to off-white powder
- Identity confirmation: mass spectrometry and reverse-phase HPLC
Handling, Reconstitution and Storage
- Store the sealed lyophilized vial at -20°C, protected from light and moisture. Brief excursions to room temperature during shipping do not materially affect the lyophilized powder.
- For laboratory reconstitution, bacteriostatic or sterile water is commonly used; the peptide is typically dissolved gently without vortexing to limit shear and foaming.
- After reconstitution, aliquot to minimize freeze-thaw cycles and store at -20°C or lower for extended periods, or at 2-8°C for short-term working use.
- Allow vials to reach room temperature before opening to reduce condensation on the powder.
- All handling should follow standard laboratory safety practices, including gloves and eye protection, within an appropriate research setting.
Quality and Verification
Every lot of Tirzepatide from G Peptide Labs is accompanied by a third-party certificate of analysis (COA) documenting HPLC purity, mass-spectrometric identity confirmation, and net peptide content for the specific lot supplied. Researchers are encouraged to match the lot number printed on the vial to the COA and to review the reported purity value, retention profile, and observed mass before use. This documentation supports experimental reproducibility and allows the material to be traced to its analytical record.
Compliance
Tirzepatide is offered for research use only (RUO). It is supplied for in-vitro study and laboratory or preclinical research and must not be used in humans or animals for any therapeutic, diagnostic, or dietary purpose. By purchasing, the buyer confirms they are a qualified professional and will handle the material in accordance with applicable Canadian and local regulations.
Selected Research
Peer-reviewed references provided for scientific context; they describe laboratory and preclinical findings only.
- Tirzepatide is an imbalanced and biased dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist. JCI Insight Willard FS, Douros JD, Gabe MB, et al., 2020. PMID: 32730231
- Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes with unmatched effectiveness regarding glycaemic control and body weight reduction. Cardiovascular Diabetology Nauck MA, D’Alessio DA, 2022. PMID: 36050763
- GLP-1/GIP dual agonist tirzepatide alleviates mice model of Parkinson’s disease by promoting mitochondrial homeostasis. International Immunopharmacology Tian R, Liu K, Lai H, Liao C, Li J, Tu H, 2025. PMID: 40886502
- Unveiling Tirzepatide’s Therapeutic Spectrum: A Dual GIP/GLP-1 Agonist Targeting Metabolic, Neurological, and Cardiovascular Health. International Journal of Endocrinology Ghaleb J, Khouzami KK, Nassif N, et al., 2025. PMID: 41069980

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