Amylin

Last updated August 2026

A hormone released alongside insulin that slows gastric emptying and reduces appetite. Amylin analogs such as cagrilintide and pramlintide are studied for metabolic and weight effects.

Amylin normally works in concert with insulin after a meal, which is why its analogs are studied for blunting post-meal glucose spikes and appetite rather than acting alone. Cagrilintide, for instance, has a long half-life and is often discussed alongside GLP-1 compounds. As with any peptide supplied as a lyophilized powder, the label states mass in milligrams, and the dose target sets how many units are drawn.

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