Fat Loss Peptides
Peptides discussed for body fat reduction and metabolic rate.
CJC-1295
Medium EvidenceA growth hormone releasing hormone analog studied for stimulating growth hormone secretion.
Ipamorelin
Medium EvidenceA selective growth hormone secretagogue studied for targeted GH release with fewer side effects than other GH peptides.
MOTS-c
Low EvidenceA mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolic regulation, exercise mimetic effects, and longevity.
AOD-9604
Medium EvidenceA modified fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism without growth-promoting effects.
Tirzepatide
High EvidenceA dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, weight management, and MASH with liver fibrosis.
Semaglutide
High EvidenceA GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
Orforglipron
High EvidenceThe first oral non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist, FDA-approved in April 2026 for chronic weight management with no food or water restrictions.
Retatrutide
High EvidenceAn investigational triple agonist (GIP/GLP-1/glucagon) studied for obesity and metabolic disease.
Survodutide
Medium EvidenceA dual GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist with FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for MASH and Priority Review NDA filed February 2026. Phase 3 SYNCHRONIZE-1 reported 16.6% weight loss at 76 weeks; approval possible Q3 2026.
Tesamorelin
High EvidenceA GHRH analog FDA-approved for reducing visceral fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Sermorelin
Medium EvidenceA GHRH analog previously FDA-approved for growth hormone deficiency diagnosis and treatment.
CJC-1295 (DAC)
Medium EvidenceA long-acting GHRH analog with an extended half-life due to its Drug Affinity Complex modification.
GHRP-6
Medium EvidenceA growth hormone secretagogue that also stimulates appetite through ghrelin receptor activation.
IGF-1 LR3
Medium EvidenceA modified form of IGF-1 with extended half-life, studied for muscle growth and tissue development.
MT-2 (Melanotan II)
Medium EvidenceA melanocortin receptor agonist studied for tanning, sexual function, and appetite suppression.
5-Amino-1MQ
Low EvidenceA small molecule NNMT inhibitor studied for metabolic enhancement and fat cell reduction.
LIPO-C
Low EvidenceA lipotropic injection blend containing methionine, inositol, choline, and other compounds to support fat metabolism.
BRP
Low EvidenceA 12-amino-acid peptide discovered via AI that suppresses appetite by acting on the hypothalamus, without nausea or muscle loss observed in animal models.
Pemvidutide
Medium EvidenceA GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MASH, showing strong weight loss and liver benefits in Phase 2 trials.
PF-08653944
Medium EvidenceAn ultra-long-acting injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist enabling monthly dosing, with 12.3% placebo-adjusted weight loss in Phase 2b and 10 Phase 3 trials planned.
Eloralintide
Medium EvidenceA selective, long-acting amylin receptor agonist in Phase 3 trials for obesity, offering a GLP-1-independent weight loss mechanism with up to 20.1% weight loss in Phase 2.
VK2735
Medium EvidenceAn investigational oral and injectable GLP-1/GIP dual agonist showing 12.2% oral weight loss at 13 weeks at ECO 2026 and 14.7% injectable weight loss, with Phase 3 VANQUISH trials fully enrolled.
Amycretin
Medium EvidenceA unimolecular GLP-1 and amylin receptor dual agonist in Phase 3 trials, available in both subcutaneous and oral formulations, with up to 22% weight loss in Phase 1b/2a.
Maridebart Cafraglutide (MariTide)
Medium EvidenceAmgen's once-monthly injectable GIP receptor antagonist and GLP-1 receptor agonist, showing up to 20% weight loss in phase 2 trials with a unique mechanism that blocks GIP while activating GLP-1.
Ribupatide
Medium EvidenceA once-weekly injectable GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist in Phase 3 trials for obesity, with an oral formulation in development and backed by a record-setting $625M biotech IPO.
MariTide
High EvidenceA bispecific GIPR antagonist and GLP-1 receptor agonist antibody-peptide conjugate developed by Amgen for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
NA-931 (Bioglutide)
Medium EvidenceThe first oral quadruple receptor agonist targeting IGF-1, GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors for obesity treatment with muscle preservation.
CagriSema
High EvidenceA fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide (amylin analog) and semaglutide (GLP-1 agonist) studied for enhanced weight loss through dual hormonal pathways.
UBT251
Medium EvidenceA GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple receptor agonist in Phase 2 development for type 2 diabetes and obesity, competing with retatrutide in the triple-agonist space.
GLP-1-GIP-Lani (Quintuple Agonist)
Low EvidenceA first-in-class peptide-drug conjugate that simultaneously activates five metabolic receptors (GLP-1R, GIPR, PPARα, PPARγ, PPARδ), published in Nature in April 2026 with preclinical results surpassing tirzepatide and triple agonists.
GDF-15 Receptor Agonists
Medium EvidenceA new class of peptide-based weight loss therapeutics that act through the GFRAL/RET receptor in the brainstem, representing a non-GLP-1 mechanism for appetite suppression and energy expenditure regulation.
Ecnoglutide
High EvidenceA cAMP signaling-biased GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in China for chronic weight management, with Phase 3 data showing up to 15.4% weight loss.
Aleniglipron
Medium EvidenceAn oral non-peptide small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist achieving 16.3% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 44 weeks in Phase 2 ACCESS II, with Phase 3 on track for Q3 2026 after positive FDA end-of-Phase 2 feedback.
ASC36
Low EvidenceA next-generation once-monthly amylin receptor agonist peptide with a 32-day half-life and 91% greater weight loss than petrelintide in preclinical models. IND filing expected Q2 2026.
ASC35
Low EvidenceA next-generation once-monthly GLP-1R/GIPR dual agonist peptide with a 14-day half-life (6-fold longer than tirzepatide) and 71% greater weight loss than tirzepatide in preclinical models.
ASC37
Low EvidenceA next-generation once-monthly GLP-1R/GIPR/GCGR triple peptide agonist with 5-fold greater potency than retatrutide and a 17-day half-life enabling monthly dosing. IND filing expected Q2 2026.
BWB3054
Low EvidenceA GIP/glucagon dual agonist that achieves weight loss comparable to retatrutide without GLP-1 receptor activity, potentially eliminating GI side effects. Published in Molecular Metabolism (April 2026).
MBX 4291
Low EvidenceA GLP-1/GIP co-agonist prodrug engineered for once-monthly dosing using MBX Biosciences' PEP platform. Phase 1 blinded data showed 7% mean weight loss at 8 weeks with minimal GI side effects.
MBX 5765
Low EvidenceA novel quadruple agonist prodrug combining GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, and DACRA (dual amylin and calcitonin receptor agonist) activity in a single molecule, designed for once-monthly dosing and superior efficacy.
BI 3034701
Low EvidenceA potential first-in-class triple GLP-1, GIP, and NPY2 receptor agonist peptide entering Phase 2 development mid-2026 for obesity, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim using Gubra-discovered technology.
ASC47
Low EvidenceA first-in-class adipose-targeted thyroid hormone receptor beta (THRβ) agonist designed for muscle-preserving weight loss. Phase 1 data at ECO 2026 showed 111.8% greater weight loss when combined with semaglutide vs semaglutide alone.
GEP-44
Low EvidenceA novel triple agonist peptide targeting GLP-1 and peptide YY receptors Y1 and Y2, designed to suppress appetite and improve glycemic control while avoiding GI side effects common to first-generation GLP-1 drugs.
PTP-r
Low EvidenceA next-generation mitochondria-targeting peptide that induces selective adipocyte apoptosis and mitochondrial uncoupling for weight loss without systemic toxicity.
DA-1726
Low EvidenceA novel once-weekly GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist showing rapid weight loss in Phase 1 trials with preserved lean body mass and direct liver benefits.
Cotadutide
Medium EvidenceA once-daily GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist studied for MASH, obesity, and type 2 diabetes with demonstrated liver fat reduction and antifibrotic activity.
Bimagrumab
Medium EvidenceAn anti-activin type II receptor antibody that promotes fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass, studied in combination with GLP-1 agonists for obesity.
Taldefgrobep Alfa
Low EvidenceA novel myostatin-activin pathway inhibitor targeting fat reduction and lean mass gain, with Phase 2 results in obesity expected H2 2026.
AT7687
Low EvidenceA first-in-class GIPR antagonist peptide in early clinical development for obesity, designed as a once-weekly combination partner that adds weight loss and improves insulin sensitivity independent of appetite suppression.
ALV-100
Low EvidenceA bifunctional GIPR-antagonist / GLP-1 receptor-agonist peptide in early clinical development for obesity, designed to improve the quality and durability of weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.
Petrelintide
Medium EvidenceA long-acting amylin analog in late-stage clinical development for chronic weight management, designed to deliver double-digit weight loss with a tolerability profile comparable to placebo.
Enicepatide
Medium EvidenceAn investigational once-weekly, cAMP signal-biased dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist from Roche/Genentech that produced up to ~22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks in Phase 2 and is advancing to Phase 3 for obesity.
Berobenatide
Medium EvidenceA once-monthly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Pfizer (acquired from Metsera), showing 12.3% placebo-adjusted weight loss in Phase 2b trials with a tolerability profile comparable to weekly semaglutide.
ASC30
Low EvidenceAn oral once-daily small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Ascletis Pharma, showing 5.4–7.7% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 13 weeks in Phase 2, with in vitro potency 2–3x greater than orforglipron.
SLU-PP-332
Low EvidenceA synthetic ERRα/β/γ pan-agonist studied as an 'exercise mimetic' for endurance, fat oxidation, and metabolic health.
Pep19
Low EvidenceAn orally dosed synthetic intracellular peptide that acts on the endocannabinoid system; an early human trial showed reduced visceral fat and improved sleep without lean-mass loss.
ACCG-2671
Low EvidenceAn oral, once-daily small-molecule amylin receptor agonist in first-in-human Phase 1 testing for obesity — an early entrant in the race to make amylin biology available as a pill rather than an injection.
Conveglipron
Low EvidenceAn oral, once-daily small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist (developmental code HDM1002) from Huadong Medicine, in clinical trials for obesity and type 2 diabetes — part of the next wave of GLP-1 'pills' competing with orforglipron.
MET-097i
Medium EvidenceAn ultra-long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist designed for both once-weekly and once-monthly subcutaneous dosing, delivering double-digit weight loss with class-leading gastrointestinal tolerability in mid-stage trials.
CX11
Medium EvidenceCX11 is an investigational once-daily oral small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist (Corxel/Vincentage) that produced up to 11.5% weight loss at 36 weeks in a 246-patient U.S. Phase 2 obesity trial, with a notably low 12-16% vomiting rate and no hepatic safety signal; global Phase 3 is planned after positive China Phase 3 results.
Trevogrumab
Medium EvidenceTrevogrumab (REGN1033) is an investigational fully human anti-myostatin (anti-GDF8) monoclonal antibody from Regeneron being tested as a lean-mass-sparing add-on to semaglutide in the Phase 2 COURAGE obesity trial; adding it to semaglutide prevented roughly half of the ~33% of GLP-1-induced weight loss that normally comes from muscle, and the semaglutide + trevogrumab + garetosmab triplet reached 13.4% weight loss at 26 weeks with only ~7.4% of that loss from lean mass.
Garetosmab
Medium EvidenceGaretosmab (REGN2477) is Regeneron's investigational fully human anti-activin A monoclonal antibody. In the Phase 3 OPTIMA trial in adults with the ultra-rare bone disease fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), it cut new heterotopic bone lesions by ~90-94% and reduced new-lesion volume by >99% versus placebo; its BLA was accepted for FDA Priority Review with an August 2026 target action date. The same activin A blockade also makes garetosmab the muscle-preserving partner to trevogrumab and semaglutide in the Phase 2 COURAGE obesity program.
ALV-200
Low EvidenceALV-200 is Alveus Therapeutics' highly selective amylin receptor 3 (AMYR3) peptide agonist in IND-enabling development for obesity, designed to capture amylin's weight-loss and lean-mass-preserving benefits while avoiding the nausea and aversion tied to calcitonin-receptor activation. It is engineered for once-weekly dosing.
WVE-007
Low EvidenceWVE-007 is Wave Life Sciences' investigational GalNAc-conjugated siRNA that silences the liver gene INHBE to lower the hepatokine Activin E, aiming to produce muscle-sparing fat loss. In the Phase 1 INLIGHT trial a single subcutaneous dose reduced visceral and total fat while preserving or increasing lean mass, with durable target knockdown that could support once- or twice-yearly dosing.
ASC39
Low EvidenceASC39 is Ascletis Pharma's investigational once-daily oral small-molecule amylin-selective amylin receptor agonist for obesity. In head-to-head preclinical assays it matched Eli Lilly's injectable peptide eloralintide on amylin-receptor potency, selectivity over the calcitonin receptor, and weight loss in diet-induced obese rats. Ascletis plans to file a U.S. FDA IND for ASC39 - and for a fixed-dose combination with its oral GLP-1 agonist ASC30 - in the third quarter of 2026.
MET-233i
Medium EvidenceMET-233i is a first-in-class, once-monthly ultra-long-acting amylin analog for obesity, originally developed by Metsera and now a Pfizer asset. In its Phase 1 trial it produced up to 8.4% placebo-subtracted weight loss after five weekly doses and showed a roughly 19-day half-life - the most durable of any reported amylin analog - supporting once-monthly subcutaneous dosing. It is engineered to be combined with Metsera's monthly GLP-1 agonist MET-097i in a single once-monthly injection.
KAI-7535
Medium EvidenceAn oral once-daily small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist (Hengrui's HRS-7535, licensed to Kailera) that delivered up to 10.9% weight loss at Week 44 in a Chinese Phase 3 obesity trial and met its Phase 3 diabetes endpoint, now in a global Phase 2 dose-optimization study.
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