List of GLP-1 receptor agonists (revision 17)
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| List of GLP-1 receptor agonistsReference material | |
|---|---|
| Scope | Agonists at the GLP-1 receptor, alone or with others |
| Excluded | DPP-4 inhibitors, which raise endogenous hormone |
| List infobox · conventions | |
This list enumerates agonists at the GLP-1 receptor, including those that also engage other receptors of the glucagon-secretin family. DPP-4 inhibitors are excluded: they raise endogenous incretin concentrations rather than agonising the receptor directly. See Dipeptidyl peptidase-4.[1]
Status is given as approved or investigational without specifying jurisdiction, since approval differs between countries. See Regulatory status by jurisdiction.[2]
Compounds appearing here are covered by their own articles where one exists. Inclusion is not an endorsement, and several entries are investigational compounds not approved anywhere.[3]
GLP-1 receptor agonists
[edit]| Compound | Route | Interval | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exenatide | Subcutaneous | Twice daily or weekly | Approved |
| Lixisenatide | Subcutaneous | Daily | Approved |
| Liraglutide | Subcutaneous | Daily | Approved |
| Dulaglutide | Subcutaneous | Weekly | Approved |
| Semaglutide | Subcutaneous | Weekly | Approved |
| Oral semaglutide | Oral | Daily | Approved |
| Orforglipron | Oral | Daily | Investigational |
The list spans three architectures: exendin-derived peptides, acylated GLP-1 analogues, an Fc fusion, and a non-peptide small molecule. See GLP-1 receptor agonist for how each solves the half-life problem.[1]
Multi-receptor agonists
[edit]| Compound | Receptors | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatide | GIP, GLP-1 | Approved |
| Survodutide | Glucagon, GLP-1 | Investigational |
| Efinopegdutide | Glucagon, GLP-1 | Investigational |
| Mazdutide | Glucagon, GLP-1 | Investigational |
| Retatrutide | GIP, GLP-1, glucagon | Investigational |
These are treated at Dual incretin agonist and Triple agonist. Their receptor ratios are fixed by chemistry and are not comparable between publications, since reported potencies are assay-dependent.[1]
Related compounds
[edit]Not agonists at the GLP-1 receptor, but discussed alongside them:
- Cagrilintide — an amylin analogue, combined with semaglutide as CagriSema.
- Insulin icodec — a weekly basal insulin; a different mechanism entirely.
- DPP-4 inhibitors — raise endogenous incretin rather than agonising the receptor.
Compounds sold under any of these names outside licensed supply are research chemicals, not the approved products, and this wiki does not represent them as suitable for human use. See Research use only.[3]
See also
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Comparison of GLP-1 receptor agonists
- Dual incretin agonist
- Timeline of incretin therapeutics
- Semaglutide
References
- ^ a b c Drucker DJ. "Mechanisms of action and therapeutic application of glucagon-like peptide-1." Cell Metabolism 27(4):740–756 (2018). PMID 29617641.
- ^ American Diabetes Association. "Standards of Care in Diabetes." Diabetes Care 47(Suppl 1) (2024).
- ^ a b United States Pharmacopeia, General Chapter <1503>, Quality Attributes of Synthetic Peptide Drug Substances.