AOD9604 is a derivative of human growth hormone (hGH) and a modified version of the hGH fragment 176-191 peptide, incorporating a di-sulfide bridge. What’s exciting about this peptide is that it does not affect IGF-1 or insulin levels and is, therefore, not a risk in promoting glucose intolerance.
References :
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