How does AOD-9604 work to promote fat loss?

AOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino acid peptide fragment derived from human growth hormone (amino acids 176-191). It works by stimulating lipolysis (fat breakdown) and inhibiting lipogenesis (fat storage) through activation of beta-3 adrenergic receptors on fat cells. Unlike full-length growth hormone, AOD-9604 selectively targets adipose tissue without affecting IGF-1 levels or glucose metabolism, though it remains unapproved by the FDA and lacks conclusive clinical efficacy data from large-scale trials.