We value your privacy

We use cookies to analyze site usage and improve your experience. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize. See our Privacy Policy.

kindr currently serves patients in the United States only. Content is for informational purposes elsewhere.

Metabolic · HGH C-terminal fragment (research)

AOD-9604

Research use · ships internationally
$50.00 / 5mg vial
Buy AOD-9604 →Browse all peptides
Bulk order for a lab or clinic? See wholesale pricing →
AOD-9604 reference vial
Drug class
HGH C-terminal fragment (research)
Status
Compounded (503A)
Reviewed
2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team

What AOD-9604 is studied for

  • Fat metabolism and lipolysis (preclinical and small human trials)
  • Cartilage repair research
  • Body composition support

Mechanism of action

Mimics the lipolytic C-terminus of HGH without binding the growth hormone receptor. Stimulates fat breakdown and inhibits lipogenesis without affecting blood glucose or IGF-1 levels.

Frequently asked questions

Does AOD-9604 cause weight loss?

Human trials (Metabolic Pharmaceuticals, phase 2) showed modest weight loss vs. placebo over 12–24 weeks — meaningfully less than GLP-1 medications.

How is it dosed?

Daily subcutaneous injection (commonly 250–500 mcg/day, often morning, fasted). Cycled in most protocols.

Side effects?

Generally well tolerated in trials. Mild injection-site reactions; no significant impact on glucose, insulin, or IGF-1.

Is it FDA-approved?

No. Original obesity development was discontinued. It is sometimes used in compounded form for body-composition support.

Clinical guideRead the full AOD-9604 clinical guide →Add to cart · International research catalogBuy AOD-9604 in the kindr Peptides Shop →
Frequently stacked with · Save 15%

Build the AOD-9604 protocol stack

Research protocols commonly pair AOD-9604 with the peptides below. Add all three vials to unlock the bundle discount at checkout.

This peptide
AOD-9604
$50.00
+ Add
Semaglutide
GLP-1 for weight, appetite, and metabolic health.
$65.00
+ Add
Cagrilintide
Long-acting amylin analog — often paired with semaglutide (CagriSema).
$110.00
$225.00 $191.25
You save $33.75 on the stack
Add all 3 to cart →

Related peptides in Metabolic

Lipo-CLipotropic blend (MIC) studied for fat metabolism and energy.
View details
SLU-PP-332ERR agonist studied as an exercise mimetic for endurance and metabolism.
View details
AICARAMPK activator studied for endurance and metabolic efficiency.
View details
L-CarnitineAmino acid derivative shuttling fatty acids into mitochondria for energy.
View details
RetatrutideNext-generation triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon) in active research.
View details
SemaglutideGLP-1 for weight, appetite, and metabolic health.
View details

Continue across the Kindr entity graph

Related evidence, peptides, and clinical tools on the same topic.

Research & medical disclosure. This page is educational reference content reviewed by a licensed physician. It is not medical advice and does not establish a clinician–patient relationship. Peptides offered on the kindr Peptides Shop are sold for in vitro laboratory research purposes only and ship worldwide, including the United States. For U.S. clinical care, use the kindr Longevity intake.