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Incretin agonists compared: single, dual and triple

How semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide differ by receptor coverage, and what that means for assay design.

5 min read · Nov 6, 2026

The three best-known incretin research compounds differ mainly in which receptors they engage.

  • Semaglutide — GLP-1 receptor only.
  • Tirzepatide — GLP-1 and GIP receptors.
  • Retatrutide — GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptors.

Handling

All three are fatty-acid acylated, so they elute late on C18 and adsorb to surfaces in dilute solution. Swirl, never vortex.

Research use only. This article is educational and describes laboratory research. Nothing here is medical advice.

Lab notes

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