For Research Use Only · Not for human or veterinary consumption

For Research Use Only. Not for human consumption.

Metabolic research

AOD-9604

hGH fragment 177-191.
Form
Lyophilised powder
Launch formats
[Confirm vial size with the launch catalogue]
Purity
[Confirm against certificate of analysis]
Molecular weight
1815.12 Da
Molecular formula
C78H123N23O23S2
CAS number
221231-10-3
Class
Modified hGH C-terminal fragment
Also known as
Anti-Obesity Drug 9604, Tyr-hGH fragment
Dose 3 sizes
Volume
$72.99
$72.99 per 10mg vial

Overview

AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to a modified fragment of the C-terminal region of human growth hormone, with a tyrosine added to the fragment’s N-terminus. This region of the hormone was associated in early research with its effects on fat metabolism, and the fragment was developed in Australia specifically to study that activity in isolation from the rest of the molecule.

Mechanism in research

The research hypothesis behind AOD-9604 is that the C-terminal region of growth hormone may influence lipolysis and fat oxidation without the growth-promoting signalling of the full hormone. The compound progressed to human clinical trials for obesity in the 2000s; those trials did not deliver the results needed for approval and pharmaceutical development was discontinued, which leaves a well-documented body of trial literature behind it.

Research applications

  • Lipolysis and fat metabolism studies
  • Growth hormone fragment pharmacology
  • Metabolic signalling research using a clinically documented reference compound

Selected research

  • Ng FM et al. Hormone Research, 2000
  • Heffernan M et al. Endocrinology, 2001

Evidence status: Animal studies plus completed human clinical trials; pharmaceutical development discontinued.

Important: Research findings describe the studies cited and should not be interpreted as evidence that this product is suitable for human or veterinary use.

Studied alongside: Retatrutide, 5-Amino-1MQ

Supplied in sealed vials with HPLC purity testing and a downloadable certificate of analysis on this page.

Storage and handling

Where applicable, products are supplied as lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in individually sealed glass vials; the format and quantity for each compound are stated on its product page. Storage information is provided according to the product documentation supplied with each material, and the storage conditions on the product page and certificate are the ones to follow. As general laboratory practice, keep vials sealed and protected from light and moisture, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles once a material has been reconstituted. Reconstitution, and the choice of solvent and technique, is the responsibility of the purchasing researcher and depends on the requirements of the study. We do not provide preparation or administration guidance of any kind. [Build note: storage conditions must be supplier-verified per product, not published as a universal claim.]

What is in the vial

The named compound in the format stated on its product page, sealed in a glass vial, with nothing added beyond what the certificate of analysis states. [Confirm excipient position with the supplier: if vials contain mannitol or other bulking agents, the certificate and this copy must say so.]

Research use notice

This product is sold strictly for laboratory research. It is not intended for human ingestion, medical or veterinary use, cosmetic use, or any form of in-vivo application. By placing an order, the buyer confirms that the product will be handled by suitably qualified personnel, used solely for in-vitro research, and held in compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the buyer.

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Legal and compliance

Every product sold by Proba Research is a laboratory reference material, supplied for in-vitro research use only. No product on this site is a medicine, a supplement, a food, or a cosmetic, and nothing on this site is approved for administration to humans or animals in any circumstances.

Purchases are accepted only on the basis of our Terms of Service. In placing an order, the buyer acknowledges and agrees that:

  1. The products will be used solely for legitimate in-vitro laboratory research.
  2. The products will be handled and stored only by persons qualified to work with research chemicals.
  3. The buyer is responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the purchase, possession and use of research compounds in their jurisdiction.
  4. Proba Research accepts no liability for loss, injury or legal consequences arising from misuse, unauthorised use, or use contrary to these terms.

Orders that give us reason to believe the products are intended for anything other than laboratory research will be refused or cancelled.

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Questions researchers ask

What arrives with an order?
The sealed vial or vials in the strength and pack size selected, labelled with the compound name and quantity. The certificate of analysis is available on each product page as a download rather than a printed insert, so it is always the current version.
Research compounds accumulate names: a laboratory code (TB-500), a scientific name (thymosin beta-4) and sometimes a registry name. Each product page lists the common alternative names for the compound so cross-referencing the literature is easier.
Follow the storage information in the documentation supplied with each product; the product page and certificate state the conditions for that material. As general practice, keep vials sealed and protected from light and moisture. Long-term storage conditions are a matter for the researcher and the study protocol.
It is the percentage of the named compound in the vial as measured by HPLC, stated on the certificate of analysis. The certificate is the authoritative document; the website summarises it.
[Confirm and state plainly: supplier’s in-house laboratory, independent third-party laboratory, or both. Do not publish vague wording such as “lab tested” without saying whose lab.]
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No. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only. We do not answer questions about administration, dosing or effects in humans or animals, and orders are accepted on the basis of our terms of service, which say the same.
Safety in the consumer sense does not apply, because these are not consumer products. They are laboratory reference materials, sold for in-vitro research, and are not for human or veterinary use in any circumstances.
Contact us with the order number and the vial label. We will investigate with the supplier and put it right.
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