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Semaglutide 3ml vial label
Weight ManagementPurity 99.2%
Product profile

Semaglutide

Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist for metabolic research.

99.2%
Purity
Lyophilized
Form
-20°C
Storage
Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.

What it is

Semaglutide is a long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist widely studied for glycemic control and body-weight regulation in metabolic research.

Pathway Diagram

Mechanism of Action

CRL · MOA-01

Selective GLP-1R agonism enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon, and slows gastric emptying.

  1. Step 01
    Receptor Binding

    Peptide engages target receptor with high affinity.

  2. Step 02
    Signal Cascade

    Downstream intracellular pathways activate.

  3. Step 03
    Cellular Response

    Gene expression and protein synthesis shift.

  4. Step 04
    Observed Outcome

    Measurable change in the studied biomarker.

Primary TargetsGlycemic control studiesAppetite & satiety modelingCardiometabolic risk research

Research highlights

Long-acting GLP-1R agonist with ~7-day half-life supporting weekly dosing.
STEP 1 trial: −14.9% mean weight at 68 weeks vs. −2.4% placebo.
SUSTAIN-6 demonstrated reduced major adverse cardiovascular events vs. placebo.
Slows gastric emptying and enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion.

Pharmacology snapshot

4113.6 Da
Molecular weight
~7 days
Half-life
Weekly SC (research)
Route (research)

Potential research applications

Glycemic control studies
Appetite & satiety modeling
Cardiometabolic risk research
Adipose tissue studies

Case studies

Clinical68 weeks

STEP 1 obesity trial

Cohort: 1961 adults with overweight/obesity

Phase 3 RCT of weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg vs. placebo in adults without diabetes.

Outcome

Mean weight loss −14.9% vs. −2.4% placebo with improved cardiometabolic markers.

Wilding et al., NEJM 2021;384(11):989–1002
Clinical104 weeks

SUSTAIN-6 cardiovascular outcomes

Cohort: 3297 adults with T2D & high CV risk

Pre-approval CV outcomes trial across two semaglutide doses.

Outcome

26% reduction in composite MACE vs. placebo.

Marso et al., NEJM 2016;375(19):1834–1844
Clinical68 weeks

STEP 2 T2D obesity trial

Cohort: 1210 adults with T2D & obesity

Compared semaglutide 1.0 and 2.4 mg vs. placebo on weight in T2D.

Outcome

Weight reductions of 9.6% (2.4 mg) vs. 3.4% placebo with HbA1c improvement.

Davies et al., Lancet 2021;397(10278):971–984
Handling Protocol

Storage Guidelines

CRL · STR-02

Lyophilized -20°C. Reconstituted: 2–8°C, use within 28 days.

Lyophilized
-20°C
Long-term, 24 months
Reconstituted
2–8°C
Refrigerated, 28 days
Light Exposure
Protect
Store in dark vial
Diluent
BAC Water
Sterile, 0.9% benzyl
Best practice — reconstitute with bacteriostatic water, swirl gently, do not shake.
Regulatory Notice

Research Disclaimer

CRL · REG-03
Research Use Only

Strictly for in-vitro laboratory and research investigations.

Not For Human Use

Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or veterinary application.

Qualified Personnel

Handling restricted to licensed researchers and laboratory staff.

Warning — Semaglutide is supplied solely for legitimate laboratory research. Any administration to humans or animals is strictly prohibited and may violate federal, state, or local law. By purchasing, the researcher accepts full responsibility for safe handling, storage, and lawful use.

Document · CRL-REG-03Revision 2026.06 · Clinical Research Labs
Representative Literature

Citations & References

CRL · REF-04
  1. 01
    Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. · 2021
    Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with overweight or obesity (STEP 1)
    NEJM. 384(11):989–1002.
References are representative of peer-reviewed literature and are provided for research context only.
Document · CRL-REF-04Revision 2026.06 · Clinical Research Labs