Overview GLP3-R is the catalog designation for retatrutide (LY3437943), a synthetic peptide characterized in the peer-reviewed literature as a single-molecule agonist at three receptors: GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon.[1] Coskun and colleagues published the discovery-to-proof-of-concept characterization in Cell Metabolism, and Urva et al. reported the first multiple-ascending-dose clinical pharmacology study in The Lancet.[1][2] What distinguishes this compound within the incretin literature is the th

How does GLP3-R work? What is its mechanism of action?

Reported Mechanism 1. Triple Receptor Engagement Retatrutide is described as engaging three class-B G-protein-coupled receptors with a single peptide sequence: the GIP receptor, the GLP-1 receptor, and the glucagon receptor.[1] This distinguishes it from dual GIP/GLP-1 agonism and from GLP-1-selective agonism, and it is the structural feature that defines the compound's research role.[8] 2. Incretin-Axis Signalling GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonism act on the incretin axis, where insulinotropic act

What are the research applications of GLP3-R?

Research Applications Published literature (all studies used the pharmaceutical formulation), organised by mechanism: Receptor pharmacology — Coskun et al. reported the discovery-to-proof-of-concept work defining triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon agonism.[1] Clinical pharmacology — phase 1b and phase 2 trials of the pharmaceutical formulation are listed under References.[2][3][4][5] Gastric-emptying pharmacodynamics — Urva et al. reported effects on gastric emptying.[6] Comparative incretin pharmacology

What does the research summary say about GLP3-R?

Research Summary Foundational Studies StudyTypeSubject of ReportRef Coskun et al. (2022)Discovery / proof of conceptCharacterization of LY3437943 as a triple glucagon, GIP, and GLP-1 receptor agonist[1] Urva et al. (2022)Phase 1b multiple-ascending-dose trialClinical pharmacology[2] Jastreboff et al. (2023)Phase 2Triple-hormone-receptor agonist evaluated in a phase 2 trial[3] Rosenstock et al. (2023)Phase 2Placebo- and active-controlled parallel-group trial[4] Sanyal et al. (2024)Phase 2a (MASLD

How should GLP3-R be stored?

Store lyophilized at -20°C for long-term storage, or 2-8°C short-term. Keep tightly sealed, protected from light and moisture.

GLP3-R: Safety Profile & Research Summary

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Research Summary

Foundational Studies

Study	Type	Subject of Report	Ref
Coskun et al. (2022)	Discovery / proof of concept	Characterization of LY3437943 as a triple glucagon, GIP, and GLP-1 receptor agonist	[1]
Urva et al. (2022)	Phase 1b multiple-ascending-dose trial	Clinical pharmacology	[2]
Jastreboff et al. (2023)	Phase 2	Triple-hormone-receptor agonist evaluated in a phase 2 trial	[3]
Rosenstock et al. (2023)	Phase 2	Placebo- and active-controlled parallel-group trial	[4]
Sanyal et al. (2024)	Phase 2a (MASLD)	Randomized trial in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease	[5]
Urva et al. (2023)	Pharmacodynamics	Reported delay in gastric emptying	[6]

Mechanistic Themes

Triple receptor agonism - one peptide engages the GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors
Graded comparator series - selective, dual, and triple agonists allow receptor contributions to be separated
Glucose-dependent incretin action - insulinotropic activity in this class is conditioned on ambient glucose
Investigational status - no regulatory approval in any jurisdiction

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