AOD-9604 vs Semaglutide
Side-by-side comparison of AOD-9604 and Semaglutide: mechanism, half-life, dose range, safety profile, and live vendor pricing. Updated continuously as new research and listings land.
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AOD-9604
Semaglutide
AOD-9604
AOD-9604 (Anti-Obesity Drug 9604) is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide fragment of human growth hormone (hGH) corresponding to residues 177-191 of the hGH molecule plus a tyrosine addition at the N-terminus (sequence:…
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Full AOD-9604 profileSemaglutide
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) with a molecular weight of 4113.58 Da and CAS number 910463-68-2. It is a 31-amino-acid peptide analog of human GLP-1(7-37) with two key structural…
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Full Semaglutide profileSide-by-side comparison
| Attribute | AOD-9604 | Semaglutide |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Metabolic & Weight Loss | Metabolic & Weight Loss |
| Research Stage | Phase 2 (discontinued for obesity); research-use-only | FDA Approved |
| Mechanism of Action | AOD-9604's claimed mechanism is lipolysis (fat breakdown) via a C-terminal hGH-fragment-specific pathway distinct from classical growth hormone receptor signaling, though the mechanistic details remain incompletely characterized and contested. The "Lipolytic… | GLP-1 Receptor Agonism and cAMP Signaling Semaglutide binds to the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a class B G-protein coupled receptor expressed on pancreatic beta cells, hypothalamic neurons, gastric smooth muscle, cardiac myocytes, and other tissues. Upon binding,… |
| Half-Life | ~30–60 minutes | ~7 days (168 hours), enabled by C18 fatty diacid albumin-binding modification |
| Typical Dose Range | 250–600 mcg per injection | Diabetes (Ozempic): 250-1000 mcg weekly; Weight management (Wegovy): 2400 mcg weekly (after 16-week titration); Oral (Rybelsus): 3-14 mg daily |
| Dosing Frequency | Once daily, typically morning fasted | Once weekly subcutaneous injection |
| Administration | Subcutaneous, Oral | Subcutaneous (weekly), Oral (daily) |
| Side Effects | AOD-9604's side effect profile is largely benign based on available data, reflecting its failure to produce significant physiological effects - a compound that does little tends to cause few side effects. From the developer's human trials (sponsor-reported; no… | Nausea (especially at initiation — dose-dependent), vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, decreased appetite (therapeutic effect), headache, fatigue, dizziness. Rare: pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, thyroid C-cell tumors (rodent studies).… |
| Molecular Weight | 1817.1 Da | 4113.6 Da |
| Common Vial Sizes | 2mg, 5mg | 3mg, 5mg, 10mg |
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AOD-9604 — potential benefits
- Claimed lipolysis / fat loss (demonstrated only in rodent studies; not shown in human trials)
- Does not raise IGF-1 or activate the GH receptor (no growth or proliferative signaling)
- Does not impair insulin sensitivity or glucose tolerance in studies to date
- Benign short-term safety and tolerability profile
- Cartilage-protective effect in an animal (rabbit) osteoarthritis model - preclinical only
Semaglutide — potential benefits
- Mean body weight reduction of 14.9% at 68 weeks in STEP 1 trial (PMID: 33567185)
- Sustained weight loss of ~15% (-15.2%) maintained through 104 weeks in STEP 5 trial (PMID: 36216945)
- 20% relative reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (HR 0.80) in the SELECT trial (PMID: 37952131)
- HbA1c reduction of 1.5-1.8% in type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN program)
- Reduction in systemic inflammation (lower hs-CRP) observed in SELECT
- Available in both subcutaneous (weekly) and oral (daily) formulations
- Improved cardiometabolic risk factors including blood pressure and lipid profile
Frequently asked
What's the difference between AOD-9604 and Semaglutide?
AOD-9604 is a metabolic & weight loss that aod-9604's claimed mechanism is lipolysis (fat breakdown) via a c-terminal hgh-fragment-specific pathway distinct from classical growth hormone receptor signaling, though the…. Semaglutide is a metabolic & weight loss that glp-1 receptor agonism and camp signaling semaglutide binds to the glp-1 receptor (glp-1r), a class b g-protein coupled receptor expressed on pancreatic beta cells, hypothalamic…. The two differ in mechanism, half-life (~30–60 minutes vs ~7 days (168 hours), enabled by C18 fatty diacid albumin-binding modification), and typical dose range.
Which has the longer half-life, AOD-9604 or Semaglutide?
AOD-9604 has a half-life of ~30–60 minutes. Semaglutide has a half-life of ~7 days (168 hours), enabled by C18 fatty diacid albumin-binding modification. Longer half-lives generally mean less frequent dosing but slower on/off kinetics.
Which is cheaper, AOD-9604 or Semaglutide?
Current lowest live price on BodyHackGuide: AOD-9604 from $34.99, Semaglutide from $39.00. Prices are pulled from the vendor listings tracked on BHG and change frequently — see the compare tables on each compound page for the current set of offers.
Can you stack AOD-9604 and Semaglutide?
Stacking depends on mechanism overlap, safety profile, and goals. AOD-9604 and Semaglutide should only be stacked after reviewing each compound's individual protocol page, side effect profile, and any published interaction data. Use the BodyHackGuide stack builder for a structured review before combining research compounds.
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