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PYY(3-36)

Peptide YY (3-36)

34 aa Amino Acids · MW: Approximately 3900 Da

Amino Acids

34 aa

Molecular Weight

Approximately 3900 Da

Half-life

Minutes

Research Score

4.0

Studies

120

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is PYY(3-36)?

PYY(3-36) is an endogenous peptide fragment that promotes satiety through Y2 receptor signaling in the hypothalamus. It is widely used in human studies of appetite suppression and meal-size reduction.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

satiety

reduced food intake

smaller meal size

appetite suppression

Research Summary

PYY(3-36) has repeatedly shown acute reductions in appetite and energy intake in experimental studies. Its main limitation is a short duration of action and variable tolerability, so it remains primarily a research peptide.