VK2735 (5mg/10mg)

Viking Therapeutics' Dual GLP-1 / GIP Receptor Agonist

Investigational dual incretin receptor agonist under development in both subcutaneous and oral formulations, with rapid weight-loss kinetics reported in early-phase trials.

Research Applications & Benefits

What is VK2735?

VK2735 is an investigational peptide with GIP and GLP-1 receptor activity. The catalog offers 5mg and 10mg research vials. A shared receptor class does not make it identical to tirzepatide.

Listed vial contents: 5mg / 10mg. These are supplied quantities, not administration doses. Current pricing and availability are shown in the strength selector.

What mechanisms are being studied?

Researchers examine activation of both incretin receptors and compare responses in matched assays. The supplied sequence and chemical modifications must be established before attributing a clinical candidate's behavior to inventory.

What are the research questions?

  • GIP and GLP-1 receptor responses
  • Sequence-specific comparisons among dual agonists
  • Understanding short-duration trial endpoints

What does the published work describe?

Bays and colleagues' VENTURE publication describes a randomized phase 2 trial with 13 weeks of treatment. It evaluated a defined VK2735 clinical formulation in adults with obesity or overweight. A short-duration trial does not establish long-term outcomes or equivalence to this research vial.

Experimental models in the cited papers

  • VENTURE: randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 human trial

What could future research explore?

Further work can compare dual-receptor responses and longer-term clinical endpoints. Direct comparator studies are needed before making superiority claims against other incretin compounds.

These are research directions, not established applications of the product sold here.

What are the limits of this evidence?

Clinical findings apply to the tested formulation, trial population and study conditions. They do not establish the identity, safety or effectiveness of this laboratory vial. Research Use Only: this material is not a finished medicine.

Study references

  1. Bays HE, et al. Weekly Subcutaneous VK2735, a GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Dual Agonist, for Weight Management: Phase 2, Randomized, 13-Week VENTURE Study. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2026. PMID 41508550

How should I check lot documentation?

Match the product, strength and lot to an original analysis document. Literature describes experimental findings; it does not verify the contents of this inventory. Generated sample reports illustrate the reporting flow and are not evidence of testing, purity or accreditation.

Research Use Only. Not for human consumption, therapeutic, veterinary or any in-vivo use.

Product Specifications

Compound
VK2735
CAS Number
2702966-26-5
Molecular Weight
~4500 g/mol
HPLC Purity Specification
≥99%
Category
GLP-1 & Metabolic
Starting Price
$169.00 USD
Country of Origin
United States
Shipping
Cold-chain insulated packaging, fast domestic delivery
Payment
Card, ACH, and cryptocurrency (10% discount)

Quality & Verification

VK2735 carries the purity specification shown above. Where a lot-specific CertikLabs Certificate of Analysis is available, the product page links its HPLC purity, LC-MS identity, and concentration results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VK2735 suitable for human consumption?

No. VK2735 is sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or food product and must not be administered to humans or animals.

What purity is VK2735?

VK2735 carries a ≥99% HPLC purity specification. Check the product page for an available lot report.

How is VK2735 shipped and stored?

Vials are shipped lyophilized in temperature-controlled packaging. Store unopened lyophilized peptide at −20°C; once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, store at 2–8°C and use within 28 days.

Research Use Only. This product is intended for licensed laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary use.