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AOD-9604 vs Tiragratide
An educational, source-based comparison of AOD-9604 and Tiragratide — how each peptide works, what it's researched for, and what to know before going deeper.
A modified 16-amino-acid fragment (177–191) of human growth hormone, engineered to retain the lipolytic activity of GH without its growth or insulin-resistance effects. Research suggests it stimulates lipolysis and inhibits lipogenesis.
- Obesity (clinical trials did not meet endpoints)
- Osteoarthritis / cartilage repair (current research direction)
- Localized adipose research
- • Not FDA-approved as a therapeutic.
- • Has GRAS status in some food contexts (Australia), not equivalent to drug approval.
Investigational triple hormone receptor agonist for metabolic disease.
An investigational peptide agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Similar mechanism to retatrutide, designed to maximize weight loss while preserving lean mass through multi-pathway metabolic modulation.
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes glycemic control
- NAFLD and liver fat reduction
- • Investigational; not yet FDA-approved.
- • Requires physician oversight in clinical trials.
Trial-evidence rating
Educational grade reflecting how many peer-reviewed studies and FDA actions we cite for each peptide. Not a clinical recommendation.
Early-stage research; conclusions are tentative.
FDA-approved with published clinical trial data.
Study-by-study comparison
| Peptide | Study | Source | Year | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOD-9604 | AOD9604 in obesity: phase 2b results | Obesity | 2010 | Did not achieve significant weight loss vs. placebo in primary endpoint. |
| Tiragratide | Tiragratide Phase 2 trial in obesity | Diabetes Care | 2025 | Demonstrated significant weight reduction with favorable GI tolerability profile. |
Side-effect & safety grid
- Not FDA-approved as a therapeutic.
- Has GRAS status in some food contexts (Australia), not equivalent to drug approval.
- Investigational; not yet FDA-approved.
- Requires physician oversight in clinical trials.
Educational summary of considerations reported in research literature — not a complete list of adverse events. Discuss with a licensed clinician before any use.
AOD-9604 vs Tiragratide — Key differences
- Class: AOD-9604 is classified as Metabolic · Lipolysis, while Tiragratide is Metabolic · Incretin.
- Primary research focus: AOD-9604 — obesity (clinical trials did not meet endpoints); Tiragratide — obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Tag: Fat loss vs Metabolic.