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Adipotide

Adipose vascular targeting in primates

Research topics · Sources checked 2026-10-04

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Adipotide AT A GLANCE

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1 selected publicationContext mattersPrimate results do not establish human efficacy. The reported reversibility of kidney changes does not make them unimportant or prove clinical safety.

What is Adipotide?

Adipotide is a peptidomimetic designed to target blood vessels in adipose tissue. Its featured study reported weight-related changes in obese monkeys and also identified kidney effects.

Biological role or research focus

Adipose vascular targeting in primates.

Primate results do not establish human efficacy. The reported reversibility of kidney changes does not make them unimportant or prove clinical safety.

Role reference: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

Names you may encounter

FTPP · Fat-targeted proapoptotic peptide

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Class / identity
Experimental fat-vascular-targeting peptidomimetic
Research focus
Adipose vascular targeting in primates
Featured evidence
Animal study
Source check
October 4, 2026

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

Biology & proposed mechanism

The experimental strategy combines adipose-vascular targeting with a proapoptotic component. It differs from incretin-based appetite signaling.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

Research context & identity

This is preclinical obesity research in nonhuman primates. The findings do not establish an effective or safe human weight-loss treatment.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

What does the evidence show?

Selected published evidence, with the population, findings, and limits kept together. These original summaries draw on publication abstracts; they are not a systematic review.

Animal study · 2011

Adipotide in obese nonhuman primates

What did this publication test, and what did it find?

Population / model
Obese Old World monkeys.
Study design
Animal intervention assessing weight, adipose tissue, insulin resistance, and safety measures.
Main finding
The investigators reported reductions in body weight and adipose tissue, with improved insulin-resistance measures. Renal proximal-tubule changes were also observed.
Limits & context
Primate results do not establish human efficacy. The reported reversibility of kidney changes does not make them unimportant or prove clinical safety.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

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Further reading · 2 additional publication links

Exact-name PubMed search checked 2026-10-04. These records have not been appraised. A name match can include related compounds, combinations, or other formulations; it does not establish safety or benefit.

A comparative study between nanoparticle-targeted therapeutics and bioconjugates as obesity medication. ↗
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society · 2013 Oct 28 · Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Comment on "a peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys". ↗
Science translational medicine · 2012 Apr 25 · Journal Article, Comment

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Safety & precautions

Safety & what remains unknown

Kidney tubular effects are a material finding in this study and should remain prominent in summaries.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

Evidence boundaries

Primate results do not establish human efficacy. The reported reversibility of kidney changes does not make them unimportant or prove clinical safety.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

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Named compound · research label

Adipotide (2 mg / 5 mg)

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Questions worth asking

  • Were kidney effects reported?
  • What material, population, and route were actually studied?
  • Primate results do not establish human efficacy. The reported reversibility of kidney changes does not make them unimportant or prove clinical safety.
  • What adverse effects, uncertainty, and conflicts of interest does the original source report?

Frequently asked questions

Were kidney effects reported?

Yes. The publication described predictable, reversible proximal-tubule changes in its animal setting; this is not evidence that human kidney risk is absent.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

Does the publication verify a supplier’s product?

No. The tested material and a commercial listing need separate identity and batch checks. A research-use disclaimer does not establish clinical suitability.

Source: A peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys. · 2011 ↗

References & editorial record

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