Retatrutide: Triple Receptor Agonism and Phase 3 Clinical Development
A summary of published research on retatrutide (LY3437943), a synthetic peptide under Phase 3 investigation as the first triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist in clinical trials. For research purposes only — not for human therapeutic use.
What Is Retatrutide?
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is a synthetic peptide developed by Eli Lilly and studied as an agonist at GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. Its receptor mechanism and clinical development are described in the studies cited below.
Triple Receptor Mechanism
GLP-1R Agonism
GLP-1 receptor activation is involved in glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon regulation, gastric emptying and energy intake.
GIPR Agonism
GIP receptor activity is studied in insulin secretion and adipose-tissue metabolism.
GCGR Agonism — The Distinguishing Mechanism
Glucagon receptor activity is studied in hepatic glucose regulation and energy metabolism. The net effects of a multi-receptor agonist must be established experimentally.
Phase 2 Published Data
Results published in the New England Journal of Medicine (Jastreboff et al., 2023) from a randomised Phase 2 trial across dose cohorts (1mg, 4mg, 8mg, 12mg once weekly) showed:
- ~24% mean body weight reduction from baseline at 48 weeks in the highest dose cohort
- Dose-dependent reductions in liver fat fraction (MRI-PDFF), triglycerides, and systolic blood pressure
- Adverse events consistent with GLP-1 class — predominantly gastrointestinal, dose-dependent
Source: Jastreboff AM et al. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(6):514-526. Phase 2 data only.
Phase 3 Programme: TRIUMPH Trials
TRIUMPH-1: evidence update, 29 September 2026
Lilly presented TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 results at the ADA Scientific Sessions on 6 June 2026, with an 80-week primary assessment and a 104-week extension. These findings are separate from the 2023 Phase 2 study and do not establish equivalence of separately supplied research materials.
Source: Lilly: TRIUMPH-1, ADA 2026. Consult individual trial records for other populations and endpoints; this is not a complete programme inventory.
Available for Laboratory Research
For practical sourcing checks, see our guide to Retatrutide suppliers and laboratory reports.
Eternal Peptides Wholesale is one of Australia's only dedicated wholesale research peptide distributors supplying Janoshik-verified Retatrutide for laboratory research.
Retatrutide is available as a research peptide from Eternal Peptides Wholesale. All batches are submitted to Janoshik Analytical for third-party HPLC purity verification, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, and heavy metals analysis.
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Key References
Source: Jastreboff AM et al. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(6):514-526. PMID: 37366315
- Jastreboff AM et al. Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(6):514-526.
- Coskun T et al. LY3437943, a novel triple GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptor agonist. Cell Metab. 2022;34(9):1234-1247.
- ClinicalTrials.gov. TRIUMPH-1: NCT05882045.
- ✓Retatrutide (LY3437943) is a synthetic peptide and the first triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist to enter Phase 3 clinical trials
- ✓Phase 2 data (Jastreboff et al., NEJM 2023): ~24% body weight reduction at 48 weeks in highest dose cohort — a within-group baseline change, not proof of comparative superiority
- Retatrutide combines activity at GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors.
- ✓TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 results were presented in June 2026; its 80-week primary assessment and 104-week extension are distinct from Phase 2 results
- ✓Not TGA-approved in Australia as of 2026; available as a research peptide from Eternal Peptides Wholesale for qualified laboratory use only