Cagrilintide is a long acting amylin analog that regulates appetite, gastric emptying, and glucagon secretion to treat obesity and related metabolic disorders. There are 2 pathways cagrilintide works: #1 is the Amylin pathway Cagrilintide Peptide Research Compound & Study Overview Cagrilintide is a peptide designed to support appetite regulation and help the body feel satisfied with less. , While many people associate it with weight management, its also used as part of a Coadministered Cagrilintide and Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity New England Journal of Medicine Once weekly cagrilintide for weight management in people with overweight and obesity: a multicentre, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled and active controlled, dose finding phase 2 trial ScienceDirect