AOD-9604 vs Tesamorelin
AOD-9604 and Tesamorelin are both studied in weight research, but they are different classes of compound with different reported research applications.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do AOD-9604 and Tesamorelin differ?
AOD-9604 (Modified human growth hormone fragment) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research; Tesamorelin (Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for AOD-9604 and 4 for Tesamorelin. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | AOD-9604 | Tesamorelin |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Modified human growth hormone fragment | Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research |
| research area | weight & metabolic | weight & metabolic |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 4 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 10mg | 20mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | not offered | available |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $114.49 | $214.49 |
| availability | out of stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is AOD-9604 and what is Tesamorelin?
AOD-9604 is classified as Modified human growth hormone fragment; Tesamorelin as Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
AOD-9604
Modified human growth hormone fragment
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal 176–191 fragment of human growth hormone, modified by the addition of a tyrosine residue at the N-terminus to improve stability. Unlike the full-length hormone, the fragment lacks the regions associated with growth-hormone receptor binding, which is what makes it useful as a dissociated structural probe in research.
full AOD-9604 profile →Tesamorelin
Synthetic GHRH analog · secretagogue research
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid peptide, a stabilized analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Verve supplies it as a high-purity research compound for endocrine and secretagogue research.
full Tesamorelin profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
AOD-9604 and Tesamorelin both sit inside weight & metabolic research, so their listed models share framing while differing in specifics. The table lists 5 reported research applications for AOD-9604 and 4 for Tesamorelin. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| AOD-9604 — reported research applications | Tesamorelin — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Lipid-metabolism and adipocyte-signaling research models | GHRH-receptor and secretagogue research |
| Growth-hormone fragment structure–activity research | Endocrine-signaling research models |
| Lipolytic and lipogenic enzyme pathway studies | Peptide pharmacokinetics and stability research |
| Comparative studies against full-length growth hormone | Metabolic research models |
| Body-composition research endpoints in pre-clinical models | — |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for AOD-9604 and Tesamorelin?
AOD-9604 is listed from $114.49 and Tesamorelin from $214.49. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOD-9604 | 10mg | $114.49 | out of stock |
| Tesamorelin | 20mg | $214.49 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about AOD-9604 and Tesamorelin
What is AOD-9604?
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide based on the 176–191 C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone, with an added N-terminal tyrosine. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is AOD-9604 studied for in research?
It is used as a reference compound in lipid-metabolism, adipocyte-signaling, and enzyme-pathway research, and in structure–activity studies comparing fragments to full-length growth hormone. Verve makes no claims about use in humans or animals.
What is Tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid analog of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is Tesamorelin studied for in research?
It is used as a GHRH-receptor agonist model in secretagogue and endocrine-signaling research. Verve makes no human- or veterinary-use claims.
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