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RESEARCH GREYP-017
Metabolic

AOD-9604

C-terminal hGH fragment (176-191). Originally developed as a fat-burning analog of growth hormone without GH's metabolic side effects.

ExperimentalMetabolic
Typical dose300-500 µg
Frequencydaily, subcutaneous
Half-life0.5h
Citations indexed18
DeliveryInjectable
Half-life~30min
EvidenceExperimental
Citations18
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Research grey

This compound sits in research-grey territory. The caveats below carry more weight than for FDA-approved entries — read them.

Mechanism

Synthetic 16-amino acid sequence. Phase 2b trials in Australia (Metabolic Pharmaceuticals) for obesity failed primary endpoint. Often marketed as joint/cartilage adjunct based on limited preclinical data. TGA-listed in Australia for compounding; FDA does not recognize as a drug.

Specifics
Weight / fat lossJoint pain
Caveats

Failed phase 2b for primary obesity endpoint. Cartilage/joint claims rest on a few preclinical studies. Treat as speculative.

Evidence levelExperimental
Regulatory statusResearch-grey in US; TGA-listed in AU
DNA / pharmacogenomicsLow — No PG markers established.
Claims & evidence

Per-claim grading. Each claim is graded independently — same peptide, different claims can carry different grades.

  • DMechanistic / anecdotal

    AOD-9604 — primary mechanism: c-terminal hgh fragment (176-191). originally developed as a fat-burning analog of growth hormone without gh's metabolic side effects.

    1 supporting referencesVerified 5d ago
References

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  • PubMedEN
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    PubMed — AOD-9604
Reconstitution calculatorAOD-9604

Pre-filled with this compound's published dose range: 300-500 µg · daily, subcutaneous

Concentration2.50 mg/mL
Draw volume0.160 mL
Insulin syringe16.0 u
Doses per vial12
U-100 syringe — fill to indicatorU-100 · 1 mL
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Calculator is a discussion tool. Verify reconstitution + dosing with a qualified provider. Stack is not a prescription source. Use sterile technique and inspect every vial.

RESEARCH GREYP-017

Research-grey in US; TGA-listed in AU

AOD-9604300-500 µg · daily, subcutaneous
Discussion guide, not prescription

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