AOD-9604 is a modified synthetic peptide derived from the C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone (hGH), specifically residues
176-191 with a tyrosine substitution at the N-terminus. Unlike intact GH, AOD-9604 is studied specifically for its apparent lipolytic and
anti-lipogenic properties in isolation from the insulin-sensitizing and growth-promoting effects of full-length GH. Research has examined
its influence on fat cell metabolism and adipose tissue biology independently of the IGF-1 axis — making it a useful tool for isolating GH
fragment-specific metabolic effects.