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Compound comparison

Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide

Both are incretin-class peptides studied as reference materials in metabolic research. The defining difference is receptor coverage: semaglutide acts on a single receptor (GLP-1), while tirzepatide is a dual agonist that adds the GIP receptor. Supplied for laboratory research use only; not for human or veterinary use.

Tirzepatide Semaglutide
Compound class Dual receptor agonist GLP-1 receptor agonist (mono)
Receptor targets GIP · GLP-1 GLP-1
Molecular formula C225H348N48O68 C187H291N45O59
Molecular weight ≈ 4813.45 Da ≈ 4113.58 Da
CAS number 2023788-19-2 910463-68-2
Developer Eli Lilly Novo Nordisk
Primary research area Incretin / metabolic research Incretin / metabolic research
Format at TagPep 60 mg lyophilized research vial Reference only — not stocked

Molecular data verified against PubChem and published literature. Molecular weights are average values.

The mechanism difference

Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor alone. Tirzepatide engages GLP-1 and GIP — the added GIP pathway is what makes it a dual agonist and the main variable researchers compare against semaglutide's single-receptor profile. The triple agonist retatrutide extends the same axis with a third (glucagon) receptor.

Research context

Each is an investigational synthetic peptide used as a characterized reference material in metabolic and receptor-signaling research, with identity and reported purity confirmed by batch documentation. For the broader class see the multi-receptor agonist primer and the research-peptide reference table.

Tirzepatide 60 mg — in stock

Dual GIP/GLP-1 · lyophilized research vial with batch documentation

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Common questions

What is the difference between tirzepatide and semaglutide?

Receptor coverage. Semaglutide is a single (mono) agonist that acts on the GLP-1 receptor only. Tirzepatide is a dual agonist that engages both GLP-1 and GIP receptors — the added GIP-receptor activity is its distinguishing feature. Both are synthetic incretin-class peptides studied in metabolic research and supplied for laboratory research use only.

Do tirzepatide and semaglutide target the same receptors?

Both target the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide additionally targets the GIP receptor, which is the primary variable researchers compare between the two. Retatrutide extends this further with a third (glucagon) receptor.

Can I buy tirzepatide for research?

Yes. TagPep stocks tirzepatide as a 60 mg lyophilized research vial with batch-specific analytical documentation, for laboratory research use only. Semaglutide is shown here for reference and comparison.

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Research-use notice

This comparison is factual reference information for laboratory research and educational use. Both compounds are research materials supplied for laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use, consumption, injection, administration, diagnosis, or treatment. No dosing or administration guidance is provided or implied.