Adipotide is a category of pro-apoptotic peptides, born out of the revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. Apoptosis is a complex physiologic process which results in cell death, but what’s interesting about this group of peptides is that it only targets fat cells.
Adipotide acts in a way that specifically cuts off blood supply to the adipose tissue, while having no effect on the vessels of the other structures in the body. Though it has still yet to be tested on humans, animal studies also showed promising results in treating insulin resistance and even type 2 diabetes.