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AOD-9604

Synthetic hGH fragment analog, sold for laboratory research.

16
residues
1
size
HPLC
purity, third-party tested
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AOD-9604 vial
$40per vial

Identity

What AOD-9604 is

Picture human growth hormone as a long paragraph, then imagine snipping out just its last sentence and reshaping it slightly, that's roughly what AOD-9604 is: a modified copy of amino acids 176 through 191, the tail end of the growth hormone molecule. It was originally developed by an Australian biotech company looking for a piece of growth hormone that would affect fat cells without the hormone's other wide-ranging effects.

AOD-9604 is a synthetic hgh fragment analog of 16 amino acid residues. SBz Industries sells it for laboratory research.

CAS number
221231-10-3
Residue count
16
Compound class
Synthetic hGH fragment analog
Appearance
White lyophilized powder
Solubility
Soluble in bacteriostatic water
Storage
Lyophilized: -20C, protected from light. Reconstituted: 2-8C.
Available sizes
10 mg

Research

What the research has looked at

In plain terms, with a link to every study. The most useful thing to notice is what each study was done in.

Most of what's published on AOD-9604 comes from animal research done from the early 2000s through the mid-2010s, mainly in mice and, for joint-related work, in rabbits. We could not verify a peer-reviewed, PubMed-indexed human clinical trial, even though AOD-9604 reportedly went through industry-sponsored human trials reported publicly elsewhere.

mice2001

Mice bred to carry extra body fat, plus normal mice, were given injections of full growth hormone, the AOD-9604 fragment, or plain saltwater for two weeks. Both full growth hormone and the fragment slowed weight gain and increased fat burning in the heavier mice, but unlike full growth hormone, the fragment didn't raise blood sugar or lower insulin.

Increase of fat oxidation and weight loss in obese mice caused by chronic treatment with human growth hormone or a modified C-terminal fragment.
Heffernan and colleagues, International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders

rabbits2015

Thirty-two rabbits had cartilage in both knees damaged with an enzyme injection, then were split into four groups given repeated joint injections of saltwater, a joint-lubricant gel, AOD-9604, or AOD-9604 combined with the gel, over several weeks. The group that got the fragment together with the gel showed less cartilage damage under the microscope and a shorter limping period than the other groups.

Effect of Intra-articular Injection of AOD9604 with or without Hyaluronic Acid in Rabbit Osteoarthritis Model.
Kwon and colleagues, Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science

Each study links to its record on PubMed, the US National Library of Medicine database. Checked 25 September 2026.

Handling

Mixing and storage

Lyophilized: -20C, protected from light. Reconstituted: 2-8C.

Full handling guide
  1. 01

    Let it warm up

    Give the vial twenty minutes on the bench before opening it, so water does not condense onto the powder.

  2. 02

    Add bacteriostatic water

    Slowly, down the inside wall of the vial, never straight onto the powder.

  3. 03

    Let it dissolve

    Leave it alone until it clears. Do not shake it. Shaking damages the peptide.

  4. 04

    Refrigerate and use

    Once mixed, it breaks down much faster than the dry powder. Keep it cold and dark.

Documentation

Tested before it goes on sale

An independent lab tests every compound we sell. It confirms the compound is what the label says and measures purity by HPLC.

The latest certificate is on the product page, so you can read the result before you order.

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Questions

Common questions about AOD-9604

What is AOD-9604?

Picture human growth hormone as a long paragraph, then imagine snipping out just its last sentence and reshaping it slightly, that's roughly what AOD-9604 is: a modified copy of amino acids 176 through 191, the tail end of the growth hormone molecule. It was originally developed by an Australian biotech company looking for a piece of growth hormone that would affect fat cells without the hormone's other wide-ranging effects. SBz Industries sells it for laboratory research only.

Is AOD-9604 the same as human growth hormone?

No. It's a much smaller, modified piece copied from one end of the growth hormone molecule. Unlike full growth hormone, lab tests found it doesn't bind the growth hormone receptor.

Has AOD-9604 been studied in joints, not just fat?

Yes. At least one published rabbit study looked at injecting it directly into damaged knee joints, alongside the older fat-metabolism research done in mice.

How is AOD-9604 reconstituted?

AOD-9604 ships as a freeze-dried powder. Mix it with bacteriostatic water, added slowly down the inside wall of the vial, and let it dissolve without shaking. The researcher decides the working concentration, not us, and we publish no protocols.

How should AOD-9604 be stored?

Lyophilized: -20C, protected from light. Reconstituted: 2-8C. Vials ship in plain outer packaging with no product name on the outside.

Is AOD-9604 tested, and can I see the results?

Yes. An independent lab tests every compound: it confirms the compound is what the label says and measures purity by HPLC. The latest certificate is on the product page, and you can read it before you order.

Who is permitted to purchase AOD-9604?

Researchers and institutions, 21 or over. By ordering you confirm the material is for laboratory research and will not be used in humans or animals.

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