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AOD-9604

AOD · 5 mg / vial

AOD-9604

$150 AUD

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Fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism and lipolysis research.

Purity
≥ 99.3%
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
Add 2 mL bacteriostatic water to the 5 mg vial → 2.5 mg/mL (1 pen unit = 0.025 mg / 25 mcg).
Dose
Typical research dose: 0.3–0.6 mg (300–600 mcg) per day.
Pen units (U-100)
At 2.5 mg/mL: 0.3 mg (300 mcg) = 12 units, 0.6 mg (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.

Potential side effects

  • Generally well tolerated in trials; effects are usually mild
  • Injection-site redness or itching
  • Headache and mild nausea
  • Occasional dizziness or fatigue

Reported in published literature and research reports. Not exhaustive and not medical advice — this product is supplied for laboratory research only.

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 📚

Linked purely for research context. Sold for laboratory use only.

AOD-9604

$150 AUD · 5 mg / vial

Research use only · Not for human or veterinary consumption