Metabolic

Liraglutide

Saxenda / Victoza

Peptide length
31 amino acids

Acylated peptide analog

Research contextDefined therapeutic evidence

Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.

A GLP-1 receptor agonist with regulated diabetes and weight-management products and randomized weight-management evidence.

Family
Incretin analog
Research frame
GLP-1 receptor
Molecular format
Acylated peptide analog

Read the evidence

The SCALE trial studied a defined formulation, population and duration. Different liraglutide products have different labeled uses.

Resolve the identity

Confirm the peptide modification, acyl chain and finished formulation; shared GLP-1 activity does not imply equal pharmacokinetics.