Description AOD9604 (Advanced Obesity Drug 9604) is a synthetic research peptide, a fragment of human growth hormone (HGH), designed to promote fat breakdown in cells (lipolysis) and inhibit fat formation (lipogenesis) without the negative effects of full HGH, like impacting blood sugar or causing muscle / tissue growth, making it studied for weight loss and metabolic health
Oral semaglutide appeals to needle-averse patients, but it comes with trade-offs
In the SURMOUNT-1 trial with 2,539 adults with obesity, participants on the highest tirzepatide dose (15 mg weekly) lost an average of 20.9% of their body weight over 72 weeks
We obtained information on sex, age, marital status, and region of residence at the index date from the Danish Civil Registration System
Long-term use might make it harder for the stomach to absorb B12 from food
He is an investor in Mellitus Health, Pendulum Therapeutics and PhaseBio