AOD-9604
Growth-hormone fragment
AOD-9604 is a modified peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human growth hormone. It has been investigated in metabolic and adipose-tissue research, including earlier clinical development programs.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
5 mg · 10 mg
Research class
Receptor Pharmacology & Metabolic Signaling
Evidence grade
Level III
Limited or preliminary human evidence
Scientific overview
AOD-9604 is a modified peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human growth hormone. It has been investigated in metabolic and adipose-tissue research, including earlier clinical development programs.
Mechanism under investigation
Designed to study metabolic signaling associated with a fragment of growth hormone without reproducing the full receptor profile of intact growth hormone. Proposed lipolytic pathways remain an area of investigation.
Research evidence summary
Limited human evidence with substantial uncertainty; additional preclinical literature exists.
Level III, Limited human evidence
Key research limitations
Earlier clinical development did not establish an approved therapeutic use. Findings are inconsistent across study types, and many commercial claims exceed the published evidence.
Safety & toxicology context
FDA has identified safety-information gaps and potential concerns for compounded use. Comprehensive modern human safety data are limited.
Regulatory & development status
No FDA-approved drug product; identified by FDA among substances requiring additional safety evaluation for compounding.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Available research formats
- AOD-9604, 5 mgLyophilized
- AOD-9604, 10 mgLyophilized
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.