AOD-9604
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AOD-9604 is a small synthetic peptide based on a 16-amino-acid stretch, with one extra amino acid added at the front to make it more stable in the lab. Researchers have studied this fragment because, in cell-culture and animal work, it appears to keep the fat-metabolism activity of growth hormone without the broader hormonal effects.
How it's been studied: Most published work has looked at how AOD-9604 affects fat cells (adipocytes) in culture — specifically how it interacts with the signals that tell cells to break down stored fat. None of this is therapy; it's mechanism research.
Where you'll see it in research:
Cell-culture studies on fat-cell biology (3T3-L1 lines and primary cells)
Lab work on the enzymes that break down stored fat
Animal-model studies of fat-tissue regulation
Handling notes: Doesn't love being frozen and thawed repeatedly. Once reconstituted, split into smaller working aliquots.
Every batch is third-party tested for purity, identity, and contaminants. Download the COA for the lot you receive.
Molecular Weight
1817.07 g/mol
Form
Lyophilized powder
Storage
Lyophilized: 2-8°C up to 24 months in the sealed vial, away from light. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, use within 30 days.
Sequence
YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF
All compounds are sold individually and do not include reconstitution supplies, syringes, or aliquoting tools. Products ship in lyophilized (freeze-dried) form and require proper reconstitution before use in research settings. See our Reconstitution Solution page for laboratory-grade bacteriostatic water.
Research use only — not for human or animal consumption. See our Research Use Disclaimer.