Aib8 — Enzymatic Stability
Alanine at GLP-1 position 8 is replaced with α-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib), increasing resistance to degradation by DPP-4.
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Semaglutide · engineered GLP-1 receptor signaling
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Shipping information01 / The compound
Semaglutide · engineered GLP-1 receptor signaling
Semaglutide is a synthetic 31-residue peptide analog of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and a selective GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its molecular design includes several modifications to native GLP-1 that increase resistance to enzymatic degradation and extend molecular exposure.
Key structural changes include an Aib substitution at position 8, an Arg substitution at position 34, and acylation at Lys26 with a linker and C18 fatty diacid. These modifications have made Semaglutide an extensively studied compound in GLP-1 receptor signaling, metabolic regulation and pharmacokinetic research.
02 / Research profile
Semaglutide has been extensively investigated as a GLP-1 receptor agonist in molecular, biochemical, structural and preclinical research.
At the molecular level, Semaglutide differs from native GLP-1 through several engineered modifications, including an Aib substitution at position 8, an Arg substitution at position 34 and derivatization at Lys26 with a fatty-acid-containing side chain. These modifications influence enzymatic stability, albumin association and molecular exposure.
Structural research has also examined how Semaglutide engages the GLP-1 receptor. Cryo-electron microscopy studies of Semaglutide-bound GLP-1R–Gs complexes have characterized peptide-receptor interactions and receptor conformational dynamics associated with agonist binding.
Published findings should be interpreted within the specific experimental systems and conditions used in each study.
Alanine at GLP-1 position 8 is replaced with α-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib), increasing resistance to degradation by DPP-4.
Lys26 carries a linker and C18 fatty diacid side chain that increases albumin binding and contributes to prolonged molecular exposure.
The Lys-to-Arg substitution at position 34 leaves Lys26 as the defined site used for side-chain attachment in Semaglutide's molecular design. Together, these modifications distinguish Semaglutide from native GLP-1 while preserving activity at the GLP-1 receptor.
Reading the evidence
The cited findings describe the compound in the experimental systems used. Cellular, biochemical and animal results should be interpreted according to their model, methods and endpoints; they do not establish the performance of a GLPZone lot.
03 / Reference data
Reference specifications describe a compound. The final lot documentation identifies the material supplied.
| Compound | GLP-1-SM |
|---|---|
| Research area | Metabolic Research |
| CAS number | 910463-68-2 |
| Molecular formula | C187H291N45O59 |
| Molecular weight | 4113.6 g/mol |
| Physical form | Lyophilized |
| Vial options | 10 MG · 15 MG · 20 MG · 30 MG |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
Variant amounts are nominal catalog quantities. They are not instructions for use.
HPLC separates components under a defined method. Read the reported percentage alongside the chromatogram, wavelength, integration method, and scope of the test.
Mass spectrometry provides molecular-mass evidence. Identity and chromatographic purity answer different questions; one cannot stand in for the other.
Connect the product name, variant, lot identifier, report date, and issuing laboratory. A report is useful only when its sample can be linked to the material being reviewed.
Every GLP-1-SM lot is analyzed by Nordicstar Analytical Sciences for identity, content, and purity by HPLC with LC-MS confirmation. Each certificate carries a report number and verification key that can be checked at nordicstarlabs.com/verify. Research references below describe published science, not a certificate for a vial.
Read a COA with confidence| Presentation | Lot | HPLC purity | Tested | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 MG Current lot | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-1010 | 99.619% | 20 Sep 2026 | NS-2026-06011 |
| 20 MG Current lot | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-1009 | 99.581% | 19 Sep 2026 | NS-2026-06010 |
| 10 MG Current lot | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-1007 | 99.596% | 18 Sep 2026 | NS-2026-06008 |
| 15 MG Current lot | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-1008 | 99.558% | 17 Sep 2026 | NS-2026-06009 |
| 30 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-790 | 99.633% | 18 Aug 2026 | NS-2026-06093 |
| 15 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-792 | 99.662% | 17 Aug 2026 | NS-2026-06089 |
| 20 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-791 | 99.557% | 16 Aug 2026 | NS-2026-06091 |
| 10 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-793 | 99.655% | 11 Aug 2026 | NS-2026-06087 |
| 30 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-690 | 99.671% | 15 Jul 2026 | NS-2026-06094 |
| 10 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-693 | 99.700% | 14 Jul 2026 | NS-2026-06088 |
| 20 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-691 | 99.595% | 13 Jul 2026 | NS-2026-06092 |
| 15 MG | GLZ-26-GLP1SM-692 | 99.740% | 11 Jul 2026 | NS-2026-06090 |
05 / Storage & handling
Keep the vial sealed, dry and protected from unnecessary temperature fluctuations. Follow appropriate laboratory procedures when handling research material.
Explore the handling guide06 / Common questions
Yes. Semaglutide is a synthetic 31-residue peptide analog of GLP-1 that has been modified to increase stability and prolong molecular exposure.
Semaglutide is a 31-residue analogue, while labels such as Aib8, Lys26 and Arg34 use the native GLP-1 numbering convention. These modification positions describe the molecular design and are not a count of residues in the supplied peptide.
07 / Further reading
Selected literature for context. Read each study’s methods, experimental model, and limitations alongside its findings.
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