Peptide Research

Adipotide

Also known as FTTP, Prohibitin-targeting peptide

An experimental peptidomimetic studied preclinically for targeting adipose vasculature through prohibitin-related mechanisms, with major translational and safety uncertainty.

Overview

Adipotide, also called FTTP, is an experimental compound designed to target blood vessels supplying white adipose tissue. It is not a standard metabolic peptide like GLP-1 drugs.

The Science

The research concept is vascular targeting: interfere with adipose tissue support structures rather than directly modulating appetite hormones.

  • Adipose vasculature - proposed targeting of blood supply to fat tissue.
  • Prohibitin-related binding - often described as part of the targeting logic.
  • Preclinical obesity models - much of the attention comes from animal research.

Evidence Snapshot

Adipotide remains a high-uncertainty research compound. The mechanism is aggressive compared with nutrient or incretin approaches, so safety and translation questions are central.