AOD · 5 mg / vial
AOD-9604
$55
In stockFragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism and lipolysis research.
- Purity
- ≥ 99.2%
- Dose
- 5 mg / vial
- Form
- Lyophilized
- QC
- HPLC + MS
What it does
AOD-9604 is a synthetic fragment of the C-terminal region of human growth hormone (177-191). Originally developed as an anti-obesity compound, it is widely studied in metabolic research for its potential effects on fat oxidation and lipolysis without the broader growth-related actions of full-length GH.
How it works in the body
It mimics the small tail-piece of growth hormone that appears to talk directly to fat cells, encouraging them to release stored energy. In research settings it is studied for this selective metabolic signaling without triggering the growth pathways seen with intact GH.
Researched benefits
- Studied for selective stimulation of lipolysis and fat oxidation
- No observed impact on IGF-1 or blood sugar in animal models
- Investigated for joint repair and cartilage regeneration
- Oral and injectable forms explored in research protocols
- Well-characterized metabolic peptide for in-vitro studies
Typical research protocol
- Reconstitution
- Reconstitute with 2 mL bacteriostatic water → 2.5 mg/mL (25 mcg per pen unit).
- Dose
- Typical research dose: 300–600 mcg per day.
- Pen units (U-100)
- 300 mcg = 12 units, 600 mcg = 24 units on a U-100 peptide pen.
- Frequency
- Once daily, commonly in the morning or before fasted activity.
Recommended: use a single-use, sterile drawing syringe and needle for reconstitution — available in the accessories section.
For in-vitro research only — not for human or veterinary consumption.
Deep dive · properties
The nerdy details 🔬
- Half-life
- ~30 minutes
- Sequence / class
- hGH fragment 177–191 (Tyr-modified)
- Molecular weight
- ≈ 1,817 Da
- Storage & stability
- Store lyophilized vials at –20 °C for long-term storage (up to 24 months). Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2–8 °C and use within 28 days. Protect from light and freeze/thaw cycles.
Published research
Where the data lives 📚
- Ng FM, et al. Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic fragment of hGH (AOD9604) ↗
Hormone Research, 2000
Linked purely for research context. Sold for laboratory use only.
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AOD-9604
$55 · 5 mg / vial