Description

AOD-9604

Synthetic Growth Hormone Fragment | Experimental Metabolic Research Peptide

AOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human growth hormone (hGH). According to the FDA, it corresponds to residues 177–191 of hGH with an additional N-terminal tyrosine. It was developed as an experimental compound for studying metabolic pathways associated with lipid metabolism without reproducing the full activity of intact growth hormone.

Key Characteristics

  • Product: AOD-9604
  • Type: Synthetic peptide
  • Structure: Modified fragment of human growth hormone
  • Length: 16 amino acids
  • Research Focus: Metabolic and lipid-related pathways
  • Research Stage: Experimental / investigational
  • Intended Use: Laboratory and analytical research

Research Profile

AOD-9604 was developed to investigate whether selected metabolic effects attributed to the C-terminal portion of growth hormone could be studied separately from the broader biological activity of full-length growth hormone.

Preclinical research has investigated AOD-9604 in relation to lipid metabolism, fat oxidation, and adipose-tissue biology. Earlier clinical development also explored its potential for obesity research, although available human evidence has not established meaningful weight-loss efficacy.

Research Applications

AOD-9604 may be investigated in controlled laboratory research involving:

  • Lipid-metabolism research
  • Adipocyte biology
  • Fat-oxidation pathways
  • Metabolic signaling
  • Peptide structure–activity studies
  • Growth-hormone-fragment research
  • Pharmacological characterization
  • Analytical identification and purity testing

Research Advantages

Defined Peptide Structure

AOD-9604 provides researchers with a clearly defined synthetic peptide corresponding to a specific region of human growth hormone.

Metabolic Research Tool

Its historical development makes it relevant to experimental studies examining lipid and metabolic pathways.

Comparative Research

Can be evaluated alongside full-length growth hormone and other peptide fragments to investigate differences in biological activity.

Analytical Research Utility

Suitable for laboratory analysis involving peptide identity, purity, stability, aggregation, and related characterization.

Quality & Documentation

For research applications, batch-specific documentation should ideally include:

  • Peptide identity
  • Purity/assay
  • Concentration
  • Lot or batch number
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Molecular characterization
  • Stability information

Because peptide products can present characterization, aggregation, and impurity challenges, appropriate analytical verification is particularly important.

Important Disclaimer

AOD-9604 is an experimental peptide and is not an FDA-approved drug. FDA has evaluated AOD-9604 and AOD-9604 acetate in the context of compounded drug substances and identified concerns regarding available safety information, long-term use, immunogenicity, and peptide characterization.

This product description is intended for scientific, product-identification, and legitimate laboratory research purposes. It should not be marketed as a proven weight-loss or fat-burning treatment, and it is not intended for human or veterinary consumption.