Tirzepatide 20mg is a synthetic 39-amino-acid peptide supplied by Echo Peptides strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. Structurally, it is engineered as a single molecule that engages two incretin targets at once — the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor — making it a useful reference compound for researchers probing dual-agonist pharmacology in cell-culture and preclinical metabolic systems.

Its extended stability in research models is attributed to defined structural modifications, including non-natural aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) residues that resist enzymatic cleavage and a C20 fatty diacid chain that supports albumin binding. Because a single sequence spans two receptor families, laboratories frequently use Tirzepatide to compare unimolecular multi-receptor engagement against single-target GLP-1 analogs when characterizing incretin signaling in vitro.

Key research areas

  • Metabolic regulation and incretin signaling pathways
  • Glucose homeostasis and insulin secretion mechanisms in cell-culture models
  • Energy balance and gastric-emptying research paradigms
  • Multi-receptor (GIP/GLP-1) agonism in preclinical metabolic studies

Specifications

  • Amount: 20mg
  • Form: Lyophilized white powder
  • Modifications: Lipidated with a C20 fatty diacid chain; Aib residues for enhanced stability
  • Molecular weight: 4813.5 g/mol
  • Solubility: Soluble in bacteriostatic water for research use
  • Storage: Refrigerate at 2–8°C; long-term stability when lyophilized

Each batch is third-party tested for identity and purity, and a Certificate of Analysis is available. This material is intended for in-vitro laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use, and not for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.