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Metabolic · Lipolysis

AOD-9604

Modified GH fragment researched for adipose tissue effects.

Mechanism of Action

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.

Research Areas

Obesity (clinical trials did not meet endpoints)
Osteoarthritis / cartilage repair (current research direction)
Localized adipose research

Common Research Protocols

Subcutaneous research

Daily subcutaneous dosing in early clinical and animal lipolysis studies.

Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.

Cited Research

[1]Obesity·2010

AOD9604 in obesity: phase 2b results

Did not achieve significant weight loss vs. placebo in primary endpoint.

Important Considerations

  • Not FDA-approved as a therapeutic.
  • Has GRAS status in some food contexts (Australia), not equivalent to drug approval.

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