Peptilex – The Peptide Encyclopedia
- 34 peptides – from semaglutide to BPC-157 – in one book
- An evidence grade (A–E) and the key studies for every peptide
- Where each one stands in 2026 – US, EU and Switzerland
Weight & metabolism
AOD-9604
- Type
- Modified fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 177–191)
- Main use or focus
- Fat loss; cartilage and joint repair
Key studies from the book
Obese mice; weight loss and increased fat breakdown.
Heffernan M et al. – Endocrinology, 2001
All key studies, risks and open questions are in the book.
Research at a glance
All papers23
Human studies19
Animal studies only3
Randomized trials0
Meta-analyses & systematic reviews0
Source: PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov via the Peptilex study database
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What it is, how it acts, the key studies, risks and open questions.
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Registered trials
ClinicalTrials.gov · name in study title · ongoing first
No registered trial yet on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Latest key papers
PubMed · newest first
- 2015
Detection and in vitro metabolism of AOD9604
Lab studyCox HD et al. · Drug Testing and AnalysisPMID 25208511
- 2004
ReviewWilding J et al. · Current Opinion in Investigational DrugsPMID 15134286
- 2001
Human studyHeffernan M et al. · EndocrinologyPMID 11713213
- 2000
Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormone
Animal studyNg FM et al. · Hormone ResearchPMID 11146367