Comparison
Mazdutide vs. Pemvidutide
Two peptides side-by-side — identity, evidence base, legal status and known adverse events.
Identity
Category
Metabolic
Metabolic
CAS no.
2259884-03-0
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Molecular weight
4790 g/mol
no data
Half-life
132 h
no data
Sequence
synthetisches Oxyntomodulin-Analogon (39 Aminosäuren) mit Fettsäureseitenketteno data
Mechanism of action
Mazdutide
Mazdutide is a dual agonist at the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors and is structurally derived from the gut hormone oxyntomodulin. The GLP-1 component mediates glucose-dependent insulin secretion, inhibition of glucagon secretion at elevated blood glucose, and modulation of appetite and gastric emptying. The glucagon component can influence energy expenditure and hepatic lipid and glucose metabolism. A fatty-acid side chain enables albumin binding and the weekly administration interval.
Pemvidutide
The GLP-1 component suppresses appetite while the glucagon component raises energy expenditure and acts directly on hepatic fat metabolism — the combination is intended to mimic the complementary effects of diet and exercise.
Evidence base
Highest evidence
Human RCT
Human trial
Studies
4
1
of which in humans
4
1
Effects recorded
4
2
Open conflicts
0
0
Documented adverse events
0
1
Legal status
Full entries
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Mazdutide and Pemvidutide?
- Mazdutide is classified as "Metabolic", while Pemvidutide is classified as "Metabolic". Mazdutide: Synthetic oxyntomodulin analogue that simultaneously activates the GLP-1 and glucagon receptors (dual agonist). Developed by Innovent Biologics and Eli Lilly. In China the NMPA approved mazdutide on 27 June 2025 for chronic weight management; a further filing for type 2 diabetes is under review in China. Outside China the substance remains in clinical development. Pemvidutide: Pemvidutide is a 29-amino-acid GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist (Altimmune) under investigation for obesity and the fatty-liver disease MASH. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Mazdutide or Pemvidutide?
- The highest available evidence level is "Human RCT" for Mazdutide and "Human trial" for Pemvidutide. A higher evidence level means more robust data, but says nothing about suitability for an individual. The full body of evidence is on each peptide's own page.
- What is the legal status of Mazdutide and Pemvidutide in Germany and the United States?
- Germany: Mazdutide — Research only, Pemvidutide — Unapproved. United States: Mazdutide — Research only, Pemvidutide — Unapproved. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.