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HGH Fragment 176-191: research reference

HGH Fragment 176-191 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal 176-191 segment of human growth hormone. According to preclinical literature, changes in glucose and insulin were observed in rats exposed to the fragment. Its identity must be distinguished from the analog AOD-9604.

Ligand, receptor and formulation

Keep entity and method together: transferring a result between formulations requires evidence even when their names overlap.

  • Is the experimental entity the hormone, a fragment, an analog or a complete formulation?
  • Does the readout measure receptor binding, an intracellular signal or an outcome in another system?
  • Are species, expressed receptor, comparator and readout time reported?

Mechanism described in the literature

The fragment corresponds to the C-terminal 176-191 segment. It has been studied in animal models of metabolism; the adrenergic research cited for AOD-9604 does not establish the mechanism of the native fragment.

Declared technical information

The purity value is a product-label specification, not an assay result. A batch result can only be asserted from that batch’s certificate.

FieldDeclared value
Chemical nameHuman growth hormone fragment 176-191
SequencePhe-Leu-Arg-Ile-Val-Gln-Cys-Arg-Ser-Val-Glu-Gly-Ser-Cys-Gly-Phe
Molecular formulaNot available
Molecular weightNot available
CAS numberNot available
Physical formLyophilized powder
AppearanceWhite to off-white solid
Purity specificationDeclared in the batch certificate
IdentityDeclared in the batch certificate
SolubilitySoluble in sterile water and bacteriostatic water
Storage−20 °C, protected from light
Stability after reconstitutionKeep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol

Catalog names and search terms

These names help identify the catalog entry. A descriptive label is not evidence of efficacy, and structural identity still requires appropriate documentation.

  • Somatropin fragment 176-191
  • HGH Frag

Catalog classification

Peptide fragment

Laboratory handling

Reconstitution: Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.

Storage: Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.

Personal protective equipment: Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.

Fragment 176–191 and AOD-9604 are different identities

HGH Fragment 176-191 names a specific growth-hormone segment. Its declared catalog sequence begins with phenylalanine. Cox and colleagues’ analytical paper instead defines AOD-9604 as segment 177–191 with an additional N-terminal tyrosine. These names therefore cannot be presented as chemical synonyms.

This distinction also organizes the bibliography: a publication on AOD-9604 provides context about a related analog, not evidence of native-fragment behavior. Interpretation requires checking the material identified in the paper as well as its title. Sources: PMID 25208511.

Observations with the native fragment

A 1978 study compared synthetic C-terminal fragments in normal rats, explicitly including segment 176–191. That fragment was among those associated with a transient glucose increase and a longer plasma-insulin increase in that model.

The authors also reported reduced insulin sensitivity for peptides containing segment 178–191. This antecedent matters: fragment research is not limited to lipid metabolism. The findings concern the study’s preparations and conditions, without demonstrated equivalence to the commercial product. Sources: PMID 645904.

Findings that belong to AOD-9604 research

The 2000 study in obese Zucker rats examined AOD-9604, explicitly identified as a synthetic analog. Outcomes included weight gain, adipose-tissue activity and insulin sensitivity. They must not be attributed to unmodified fragment 176–191.

Another study examined AOD-9604 and full growth hormone in mice with and without the beta-3 adrenergic receptor. Findings supported participation of that pathway in certain responses, not direct action of the compounds on that receptor. They also do not establish this mechanism for the ingredient declared here. Sources: PMID 11146367; PMID 11713213.

Analytical detection and duration are different questions

The AOD-9604 analytical study examined the compound and possible metabolites after in vitro incubation in serum and urine to develop detection tools. Persistence of an analytical signal is not equivalent to the duration of a biological response.

That work establishes neither native-fragment half-life nor stability of this vial’s contents. Sharing part of a sequence does not automatically transfer degradation findings between the two materials. Sources: PMID 25208511.

Interpreting this catalog preparation

This reference declares one peptide ingredient. Its commercial name, molecular identity and the materials used in publications represent different information levels. A bibliography does not certify a batch’s contents.

Two limits must remain visible: direct fragment research includes metabolic findings that warrant attention, and some literature commonly attached to its name concerns AOD-9604. Neither research line establishes the vial as an experimental equivalent of every cited preparation. Sources: PMID 645904; PMID 11146367; PMID 25208511.

Questions and answers

How is HGH Fragment 176-191 supplied?

HGH Fragment 176-191 is supplied in a sealed vial containing the quantity indicated for the selected variant, with its batch identifier printed on the label.

How is HGH Fragment 176-191 stored in the laboratory?

Store the closed vial at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. See the laboratory handling section of this page for the complete procedure.

Sources

  1. AOD-9604 Metabolic. — Curr Opin Investig Drugs (2004); PMID 15134286
  2. Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance. — Sports Med (2026); PMID 41966639; DOI 10.1007/s40279-026-02437-0
  3. Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance. — Sports Med (2026); PMID 41966639; DOI 10.1007/s40279-026-02437-0
  4. The effects of human GH and its lipolytic fragment (AOD9604) on lipid metabolism following chronic treatment in obese mice and beta(3)-AR knock-out mice. — Endocrinology (2001); PMID 11713213; DOI 10.1210/endo.142.12.8522
  5. The effects of human GH and its lipolytic fragment (AOD9604) on lipid metabolism following chronic treatment in obese mice and beta(3)-AR knock-out mice. — Endocrinology (2001); PMID 11713213; DOI 10.1210/endo.142.12.8522
  6. Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormone. — Horm Res (2000); PMID 11146367; DOI 10.1159/000053183
  7. Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormone. — Horm Res (2000); PMID 11146367; DOI 10.1159/000053183
  8. The emerging landscape of performance-enhancing peptides modulating GH-IGF1 axis: bridging the gap between clinical evidence and patient self-administration — Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) (2026); PMID 42395176; DOI 10.3389/fendo.2026.1822475
  9. The emerging landscape of performance-enhancing peptides modulating GH-IGF1 axis: bridging the gap between clinical evidence and patient self-administration — Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) (2026); PMID 42395176; DOI 10.3389/fendo.2026.1822475
  10. Detection and in vitro metabolism of AOD9604. — Drug Test Anal (2015); PMID 25208511; DOI 10.1002/dta.1715
  11. PubMed research record — PMID 645904
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