Research profile · Secretagogues & IGF-1
HGH Fragment 176-191
Human growth hormone C-terminal fragment
Available as: 5mg
Overview
A synthetic peptide matching amino acids 176 to 191 of human growth hormone, the region linked to the hormone's effects on fat metabolism.
Mechanism
In rodent studies it increases fat oxidation and lipolysis without the effects of full GH on blood glucose or IGF-1.
Research highlights
- Reduced body-weight gain and fat mass in obese mouse models.
- Forms the basis of the modified analogue AOD9604.
Compound data
- Length
- 16 amino acids