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Ascletis

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 02 Oct 2026, 09:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.

Preclinical data show a co-formulated peptide combination produced marked weight loss, strong stability, and ultra-long pharmacokinetics supporting infrequent dosing schedules.

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Key Takeaways
  • ASC36_35FDC produced 24.8% body-weight reduction in DIO rats versus 16.8% and 12.5% for two comparator co-formulations.
  • No fibril-induced aggregation was observed for ASC36_35FDC under simulated storage, while cagrilintide showed substantial aggregation.
  • ASC36 and ASC35 in the combination showed half-lives of about 33 and 30 days in NHPs, supporting monthly to potentially quarterly dosing.
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