AOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide based on the tail end of human growth hormone, with an extra tyrosine added to one end. In research it is best known as a reference fragment for lipid-metabolism work, and that small structural tweak is what sets it apart from the natural sequence.
It also has a solid research footing, with early lab work characterizing this growth-hormone fragment and how it behaves (Ng et al., 2000, Hormone Research). That history is why it turns up often in studies on engineered HGH-derived peptides.
Research Applications
•Lipid-metabolism research models
•HGH C-terminal fragment studies
•Structure and activity research
•Engineered peptide reference work
Supplied as a lyophilized powder for stability.