What is AOD-9604?
A C-terminal growth-hormone fragment analog examined in lipid-metabolism and cartilage research models.
Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

AOD-9604
Reference profile — not currently in the Vybe catalog
Overview
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to a modified C-terminal region of human growth hormone. Preclinical papers explore lipolytic signaling and cartilage assays without the full-length GH receptor profile. It remains a research compound in this catalog — not a dietary supplement claim and not a consumer protocol.
Research areas
Framed as published laboratory and clinical literature. Not treatment guidance.
Lipid-metabolism models
Rodent and cell studies report changes in lipolytic markers after exposure to the 177–191 region analogs.
Cartilage explant work
Some groups have used the fragment in chondrocyte or cartilage-repair models. Evidence is experimental.
Published research
The effects of human GH and its lipolytic fragment (AOD9604) on lipid metabolism following chronic treatment in obese mice and beta(3)-AR knock-out mice
Endocrinology · 2001
PMID 11739464 · DOI 10.1210/endo.142.12.8522
Open source
Storage & handling
Keep lyophilized peptide dry, dark, and cold per the COA. Laboratory storage only.
Frequently asked questions
What is AOD-9604?
A synthetic analog of the C-terminal region of human growth hormone, used in metabolic laboratory research.
What is its CAS number?
221231-10-3.
Is this sold for human use?
No. Not for human or veterinary use.
Key facts
- Full name
- AOD-9604 (hGH fragment 177–191 analog)
- Common name
- AOD-9604
- CAS number
- 221231-10-3
- Molecular formula
- C78H123N23O23S2
- Molecular weight
- 1815.08
- Research category
- Metabolic
- Storage
- Keep lyophilized peptide dry, dark, and cold per the COA. Laboratory storage only.
