How This Works
Adipotide is a peptidomimetic compound designed to selectively target blood vessels within white adipose tissue by binding to prohibitin‑1 on the vascular endothelium[2][8]. Once bound, it delivers a pro‑apoptotic sequence that triggers vessel destruction, cutting off the blood supply to fat cells and causing them to undergo apoptosis and be metabolized[1][2]. Preclinical studies in obese rodents demonstrated approximately 30% body weight reduction, and obese primates showed about 11% weight loss after 4 weeks of research model[1][9]. A first‑in‑human Phase 1 trial was initiated in obese cancer research samples[3], but further clinical development was discontinued due to strategic and safety reasons, including reversible renal effects observed at higher doses[4].
References
Science Translational Medicine (PubMed)
— A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys
MD Anderson Cancer Center
— Obese Monkeys Lose Weight on Drug that Attacks Blood Supply of Fat Cells
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals News
— Measurement of First Research sample with Anti-Obesity Research model Adipotide in a Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Cardiovascular Diabetology (PMC)
— Advances and challenges of targeting epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT)
Bachem Technical Note
— Care and Handling of Peptides
BC Open Textbook Project
— 7.3 Intradermal and Measurements – Clinical Procedures for Safer Research sample Care
Immunize.org (IAC)
— Ask the Experts: Preparing Vaccines – General Issues (no aspiration guidance)
Los Angeles Times
— Cancer research model shows promise for rapid weight loss
ScienceDaily
— Obese monkeys lose weight on drug that attacks blood supply of fat cells
CDC
— Vaccine preparation: route guidance
CDC (Subcut Measurement PDF)
— Technique diagram and site guidance for measurements
NCBI Bookshelf
— Best practices for measurement (asepsis, preparation, and preparation)
Drug Measurement Review (PMC)
— Pharmacologic considerations of the route