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Updated 2025-09-20. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Interest in AOD-9604 arose from attempts to separate metabolic effects from growth effects attributed to hGH. Early work explored whether the fragment could influence lipolysis or fat oxidation without promoting growth. Those questions remain partly unresolved because human data are limited and results have varied across studies. The peptide is not a hormone replacement for hGH and is not equivalent to hGH in clinical use. Its research history includes both laboratory studies and commercial marketing claims that are not the same as regulatory approval.
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide whose structure corresponds to a C-terminal segment of human growth hormone. It is often described as hGH fragment 176-191, a 16-amino-acid sequence. The peptide was designed to isolate a region of hGH associated with fat metabolism while avoiding the full hormone's growth-promoting actions. Laboratory and commercial materials typically present it as a lyophilized powder for research use. Its identity is defined by amino acid sequence, not by a single brand.
Regulatory treatment of AOD-9604 has varied. In sports anti-doping, the peptide became widely discussed during a 2013 investigation into an Australian professional sports club. Authorities at the time debated whether it fell under prohibitions on growth hormone and related substances. Later clarifications and updated lists have addressed the compound in different ways. Anyone seeking current status should consult the latest applicable rules, and commercial supply for human use is not authorized in major markets.
Research interest in AOD-9604 often focuses on whether it can influence lipid metabolism without the growth-promoting or glucose-related effects of full-length hGH. This question remains unresolved, and findings depend on model, dose, and measurement method. Some reviews treat the peptide as a historical obesity candidate rather than an active therapeutic. Others cite it in discussions of peptide fragments, metabolic signaling, and performance-enhancing substances. Clear conclusions are limited by the small number of rigorous, independent human studies.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular class | Synthetic peptide | Based on the C-terminal region of human growth hormone. |
| Amino acid length | 16 residues | Often described as hGH fragment 176-191. |
| Appearance | Lyophilized powder | Typically white to off-white; exact appearance depends on grade. |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Aqueous solubility depends on pH, ionic strength, and preparation. |
| Typical storage | -20 °C or lower | Lyophilized peptide is usually kept cold and dry; solutions may require freezing. |
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It is a synthetic peptide based on a C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone. It is commonly referred to as hGH fragment 176-191 and is studied for metabolic effects rather than growth effects.
No. It represents only a short portion of the hGH sequence and lacks the full hormone's structure. As a result, its biological activity and regulatory status differ from those of prescription hGH.
The exact peptide is not typically described as a circulating hormone; it is a synthetic construct based on a natural sequence. Fragments of hGH can exist in laboratory or metabolic contexts, but AOD-9604 itself is manufactured for research.
No major medicines regulator appears to have approved AOD-9604 for human therapeutic use. It has been studied in clinical trials, but those programs did not result in a marketed drug.