Cagrilintide is an acylated, long‑acting analogue of amylin—a hormone co‑secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells[2][7]. Native amylin promotes satiation, slows gastric emptying, and inhibits postprandial glucagon secretion[8][9]. By acting on central amylin receptors (particularly in the area postrema and hindbrain), cagrilintide reduces appetite and energy intake[3][10]. Lipid modifications extend its half‑life to approximately 160–195 hours, enabling once‑weekly dosing[6][11].
