What is AOD-9604?
How AOD-9604 Works
AOD-9604 and Metabolic Health
These effects were noted in obese mice and beta(3)-adrenergic receptor knock-out mice, suggesting that AOD-9604’s actions are not mediated directly through the beta(3)-adrenergic receptor, a known facilitator of lipolysis .
AOD-9604 and Weight Loss
Clinical trials have shown positive results regarding the efficacy of AOD-9604 for weight loss in humans, with one study reporting an average loss of 2.6 kg over 12 weeks, compared to 0.8 kg in the placebo group.
AOD-9604 and Musculoskeletal Health
In a rabbit osteoarthritis model, intra-articular AOD-9604 injections enhanced cartilage regeneration, and combined AOD-9604 and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections were more effective than HA or AOD-9604 injections alone. According to the study, AOD-9604’s safety profile and lack of growth hormone receptor agonism suggest it may be safer for long-term treatment of osteoarthritis compared to human growth hormone.