Molecular Formula: C₁₈₇H₂₉₁N₄₅O₅₉

Description: Semaglutide is a long-acting synthetic analog of the naturally occurring incretin hormone Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). In laboratory research, it is utilized to observe the activation of GLP-1 receptors and the resulting modulation of glucose-dependent insulin secretion. Studies focus on its structural modifications, including an albumin-binding diacid side chain, which allows for extended observation of gastric emptying rates and appetite regulation pathways in experimental subjects.