Brenipatide
Pharmaceutical compound
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Brenipatide (INN, USAN; developmental code name LY-3537031) is a dual agonist of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptors.
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| Other names | LY-3537031; LY3537031 |
| Routes of administration | Subcutaneous injection[1][2] |
| Drug class | GLP-1 receptor agonist; GIP receptor agonist |
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| Formula | C228H354N46O72 |
| Molar mass | 4891.590 g·mol−1 |
Brenipatide is under development by Eli Lilly and Company for the treatment of alcoholism, bipolar disorder, asthma, smoking withdrawal, cardiovascular disorders, liver disorders, metabolic disorders, and obesity.[1][3][4][2]
It is taken by subcutaneous injection once per month.[1][4][2] The drug has a longer elimination half-life than tirzepatide or retatrutide.[2]
As of December 2025, it was in phase 3 clinical trials for alcoholism and bipolar disorder, phase 2 trials for asthma and smoking withdrawal, and phase 1 trials for cardiovascular disorders, liver disorders, metabolic disorders, and obesity.[1][4]