Cagrilinitide acts on amylin receptors (AMY1, AMY2, AMY3) — receptor complexes formed by the calcitonin receptor combined with receptor activity-modifying proteins (RAMPs). Amylin receptor activation in the brain's area postrema and nucleus of the solitary tract is associated with reduced food intake and delayed gastric emptying in animal models.1
Research interest in amylin agonists was originally driven by the success of pramlintide (Symlin), an FDA-approved amylin analog for use in diabetes management. Cagrilinitide represents the next generation of amylin analogs with modifications designed to extend duration of action for research purposes.





