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In this study, we aimed to design and characterize novel peptide agonists derived from the ADGRF5 Stachel sequence, as well as to evaluate their therapeutic potential in preclinical colitis models. In silico analysis and single amino acid substitutions within the ADGRF5 tethered agonist sequence, combined with functional assays in ADGRF5-overexpressing cells, including calcium mobilization and inositol phosphate production, were employed to assess the activity of novel ADGRF5 agonists. Western blot technique and murine model of colitis were used to evaluate downstream signaling pathways and immunomodulatory effects of ADGRF5 ligands. We identified a series of peptides exhibiting significantly enhanced ADGRF5 agonist activity, achieving up to a 6-fold increase in potency over the wild-type version. We identified critical substitutions within the Stachel sequence, namely S11N and D13S, as essential for improving agonistic activity. Finally, using these novel ADGRF5 agonists, we demonstrated their potent anti-inflammatory effects in vivo, showing that ADGRF5 activation ameliorates experimental colitis, as evidenced by reduced macroscopic damage scores and improved colon architecture. 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