HGH Fragment 176-191

What it is

HGH Fragment 176-191 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids 176 to 191 of human growth hormone, the region associated with the hormone's effect on fat metabolism. It is the parent fragment from which AOD-9604 was derived.

Where it has been studied

• Lipolysis in adipocyte models
• Obesity models in rodents
• Comparison with full-length growth hormone

Selected literature

• Hyperglycemic action of synthetic C-terminal fragments of human growth hormoneNg FM et al. · Am J Physiol, 1978 · PMID 645904
• Human Growth Hormone Fragment 176-191 Peptide Enhances the Toxicity of Doxorubicin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Against MCF-7 Breast Cancer CellsHabibullah MM et al. · Drug Des Devel Ther, 2022 · PMID 35783198

PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.