{"id":70781,"date":"2026-05-12T11:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=70781"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:14:09","slug":"hgh-fragment-176-191","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-fragment-176-191\/","title":{"rendered":"HGH Fragment 176-191"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f5a623; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #1a4a6b;\">Quick Answer \u2014 What is HGH Fragment 176-191?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>HGH Fragment 176-191<\/strong> is a 16-amino-acid synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal residues 176\u2013191 of <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">human growth hormone<\/a>. In published research it retains the lipolytic (fat-mobilising) and glucose-modulating activity of the parent HGH molecule but lacks GH-receptor binding affinity and therefore does not activate IGF-1 production, chondrocyte signalling, or any of the growth-promoting effects of full-length HGH. Sequence: YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF. Supplied in 5\u201315\u00a0mg lyophilized vials for laboratory research use only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background: #f4f8fb; border: 1px solid #d8e3eb; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Wat u krijgt bij MedsBase:<\/strong> Onderzoekskwaliteit lyofiliseerde peptiden \u00b7 HPLC \u226599% zuiverheid (COA op aanvraag) \u00b7 Discrete temperatuurstabiele verpakking \u00b7 Wereldwijde peptidekoerier \u00b7 1.400+ geverifieerd <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">klantbeoordelingen<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin: 8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Elke bestelling is gedekt door onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 als uw pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij het opnieuw.<\/p>\n<table class=\"medsbase-spec-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 18px 0; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #2c7cb0; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left; width: 30%;\">Specificatie<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 8px 12px; text-align: left;\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>CAS-nummer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">66004-57-7 (HGH Fragment 176-191; distinct from AOD9604 CAS 221231-10-9)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Molecuulformule<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">C<sub>78<\/sub>H<sub>125<\/sub>N<sub>23<\/sub>O<sub>23<\/sub>S<sub>2<\/sub><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Moleculair gewicht<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">1817.06 Da<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Sequentie<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Tyr-Leu-Arg-Ile-Val-Gln-Cys-Arg-Ser-Val-Glu-Gly-Ser-Cys-Gly-Phe (YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF, 16 amino acids; positions 176\u2013191 of native human growth hormone, retaining the Cys182\u2013Cys189 disulfide bridge of the parent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Lyofiliseerd poeder (wit tot off-white)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Zuiverheid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\u226599% (HPLC geverifieerd, COA op aanvraag)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Opslag<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Lyofiliseerd: 2\u20138 \u00b0C (koelkast) voor werkvoorraad; \u221220 \u00b0C voor langdurige opslag van ongeopende flesjes. Gereconstitueerd: 2\u20138 \u00b0C, gebruik binnen ~30 dagen. Bescherm tegen licht. Vries de gereconstitueerde oplossing niet in en ontdooi deze niet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Oplosbaarheid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Bacteriostatisch water (aanbevolen) of steriel water voor kortere gebruiksperioden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; width: 30%;\"><strong>Onderzoeksgebruik<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">Alleen voor laboratoriumonderzoek. Niet voor humaan of veterinair diagnostisch of therapeutisch gebruik.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- \/medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<h2>What Is HGH Fragment 176-191?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>HGH Fragment 176-191<\/strong> is a 16-amino-acid synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal residues 176 through 191 of native human growth hormone. The fragment was identified through structure-function research on HGH conducted at Monash University in the 1990s, when investigators systematically truncated and modified the HGH molecule to map the regions responsible for each of its multiple biological activities. The 176-191 region proved to retain the lipolytic (fat-mobilising) and antilipogenic activity of full-length HGH while completely losing the GH-receptor-binding domain that resides in the N-terminal portion of the parent molecule.<\/p>\n<p>The well-characterised sequence is YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF with the native Cys182\u2013Cys189 intramolecular disulfide bridge preserved (these become Cys7\u2013Cys14 within the fragment numbering). Molecular weight 1817.06\u00a0Da, empirical formula C<sub>78<\/sub>H<sub>125<\/sub>N<sub>23<\/sub>O<sub>23<\/sub>S<sub>2<\/sub>. HGH Fragment 176-191 is structurally and pharmacologically <strong>distinct from AOD9604<\/strong> \u2014 an analog developed by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals that adds an N-terminal tyrosine substitution (creating Tyr-HGH 177-191) and modifies the disulfide bridge. AOD9604 has its own CAS (221231-10-9) and pharmacological profile and should not be confused with the unmodified 176-191 fragment supplied here.<\/p>\n<p>HGH Fragment 176-191 is supplied as a high-purity lyophilized powder for reconstitution with bacteriostatic water. The fragment is <strong>niet goedgekeurd<\/strong> by the FDA, EMA, MHRA, or any other major regulator for human therapeutic use. The research-grade HGH Fragment 176-191 sold here is supplied <strong>uitsluitend voor laboratoriumonderzoek<\/strong> and is not intended for human or veterinary administration. For the full-length parent molecule, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> product page.<\/p>\n<h2>Mechanism of Action \u2014 Lipolytic Activity Without GH Receptor Binding<\/h2>\n<p>What makes HGH Fragment 176-191 mechanistically distinctive is the <strong>decoupling of lipolysis from growth-axis signalling<\/strong> \u2014 one of the cleanest examples of structure-function dissection in peptide pharmacology research:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Absence of GH receptor binding<\/strong> \u2014 The GH-receptor-binding surface of native HGH is contained in the N-terminal portion of the molecule (residues 1\u2013120 region), not in the 176\u2013191 C-terminal fragment. As a result, HGH Fragment 176-191 does NOT bind the growth hormone receptor (GHR), does NOT activate JAK2\/STAT5 signalling, does NOT induce hepatic IGF-1 production, and does NOT produce any of the growth-promoting, chondrocyte-stimulating, or insulin-counter-regulatory effects of the parent <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> molecule. This is the defining negative pharmacological property and the basis for its research utility as a lipolysis-axis-isolating tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserved lipolytic activity<\/strong> \u2014 Published research has documented that HGH Fragment 176-191 retains the fat-mobilising activity of full HGH at adipocytes. The exact molecular target underlying the lipolytic effect remains an active research question; proposed mechanisms include direct action on adipocyte beta-3 adrenergic receptors, modulation of hormone-sensitive lipase, and altered fatty-acid oxidation kinetics. The lipolytic signal is preferentially observed in visceral adipose tissue depots in some published rodent research, paralleling but mechanistically distinct from the <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\">Tesamorelin<\/a> visceral-adiposity research signal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antilipogenic activity<\/strong> \u2014 In addition to stimulating fat mobilisation, HGH Fragment 176-191 suppresses lipogenic gene expression in adipocyte research models \u2014 reducing the rate of new fat storage in parallel with increasing fat mobilisation. The two effects produce a net negative-fat-balance signal in adipose tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The structure-function-decoupling property is the principal scientific reason HGH Fragment 176-191 has remained in active research despite never reaching regulatory approval as a stand-alone therapeutic. It is a useful tool for researchers who want to study HGH&#8217;s lipolytic effects independently from its growth-promoting effects \u2014 a separation that is impossible to achieve with full-length HGH or with GH secretagogues that drive endogenous full-length GH release. Plasma half-life is short (~30 minutes); subcutaneous administration is the standard research route.<\/p>\n<h2>Gepubliceerde onderzoeksapplicaties<\/h2>\n<p>HGH Fragment 176-191 is used in laboratory research contexts that investigate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adipocyte lipolysis pharmacology<\/strong> \u2014 isolated lipolytic mechanism characterisation, beta-3 adrenergic receptor interaction studies, hormone-sensitive lipase activation, fatty-acid mobilisation kinetics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obesity and body-composition research<\/strong> \u2014 preclinical DIO rodent models, body-composition (DEXA\/MRI), regional adipose-tissue depot effects (visceral vs subcutaneous), lipolysis-without-growth-axis-confound research designs<\/li>\n<li><strong>HGH structure-function research<\/strong> \u2014 mechanistic dissection of growth-promoting vs lipolytic activity domains within native HGH; HGH Fragment 176-191 as the canonical &#8220;lipolysis-only&#8221; tool, with <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> as the full-activity comparator<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lipogenic gene-expression research<\/strong> \u2014 adipocyte differentiation, lipid-droplet formation, PPAR\u03b3 and SREBP-1 pathway interactions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visceral adiposity research<\/strong> \u2014 head-to-head comparisons with <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\">Tesamorelin<\/a> as the GHRH-axis visceral-fat-reducing research tool; published interest in dissecting GH-receptor-dependent vs GH-receptor-independent visceral-fat-loss mechanisms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glucose homeostasis research<\/strong> \u2014 unlike full-length HGH, HGH Fragment 176-191 does not produce the insulin-counter-regulatory effects observed with parent HGH; published research uses this difference to dissect direct GH glycaemic effects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comparative HGH-axis research<\/strong> \u2014 benchmarking tegen <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> (full-length parent), <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\">Tesamorelin<\/a> (visceral-fat GHRH analog), and <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/sermorelin\/\">Sermorelin<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/cjc-1295-with-dac\/\">CJC-1295<\/a> (GHRH-axis stimulators).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For broader context on where HGH Fragment 176-191 fits within the growth-axis and adipose-tissue research landscape, see <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> as the full-length parent peptide, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\">Tesamorelin<\/a> for the GHRH-axis approach to visceral adiposity, and <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/sermorelin\/\">Sermorelin<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/cjc-1295-with-dac\/\">CJC-1295 met DAC<\/a> for endogenous GH-pulse research. Browse the full <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/peptides\/\">onderzoekspeptiden catalogus<\/a> voor gerelateerde verbindingen.<\/p>\n<h2>Beschikbare sterktes en concentraties<\/h2>\n<p>MedsBase stocks HGH Fragment 176-191 in three lyophilized vial sizes calibrated to typical research protocol lengths. Each strength is available in 10-vial or 20-vial pack formats with full reconstitution guidance:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #2c7cb0; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Vulsterkte<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Typisch Onderzoeksgebruik<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Verpakkingsgroottes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>5 mg<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Short research protocols, pilot dosing, single-cohort lipolysis studies<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">10 of 20 flesjes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>10 mg<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Standard research strength, multi-week protocols<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">10 of 20 flesjes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>15 mg<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Langdurige protocollen, laagste kosten per mg, onderzoek met meerdere cohorten<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">10 of 20 flesjes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>All three strengths are the same chemical form (lyophilized powder, 99%+ HPLC purity). Higher-mg vials require smaller reconstitution volumes per unit dose, which is useful when researchers want to minimise injection volume in rodent protocols.<\/p>\n<h2>How It Compares \u2014 HGH Fragment 176-191 vs HGH 191AA<\/h2>\n<p>HGH Fragment 176-191 and <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> are a structure-function decoupled pair \u2014 the fragment is literally a piece of the full-length parent. Comparing them isolates the GH-receptor-binding activity (present in full-length, absent in fragment) from the lipolytic activity (present in both). The comparison is one of the cleanest mechanistic dissections available in current growth-axis research.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #2c7cb0; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">Criterium<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">HGH Fragment 176-191<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">HGH 191AA (full-length)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Lengte<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">16 amino acids (~1.8 kDa)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">191 amino acids (~22 kDa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>GH receptor binding<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">No (binding domain is N-terminal)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Yes (full-length molecule)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>IGF-1 induction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Geen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Substantial hepatic induction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Lipolytic activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Yes (preserved)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Yes (full-length parent activity)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Growth-promoting effects<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Geen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Substantial (canonical anabolic peptide)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Insulin-counter-regulatory effect<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Nee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Yes (transient insulin resistance)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Plasma half-life<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">~30 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">~3\u20135 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Approved clinical use<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Geen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Multiple indications (Genotropin, Humatrope, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Typische onderzoeksdosis<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">200\u2013500\u00a0mcg, 1\u20133x daily<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1\u20138\u00a0IU per administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For research interested in isolated lipolysis pharmacology without the confound of GH-receptor-driven growth and metabolic effects, HGH Fragment 176-191 is the canonical &#8220;lipolysis-only&#8221; tool. For research investigating the full GH\/IGF axis or comparing with secretagogue-driven endogenous GH release, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> is the appropriate full-length reference. Many published research designs use both in parallel arms to dissect which HGH effects depend on GH-receptor signalling vs which arise from the C-terminal lipolytic mechanism.<\/p>\n<h2>Opslag en Reconstituering<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Voor reconstituering:<\/strong> store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2\u20138\u00a0\u00b0C in original packaging for short-term working stock. For unopened long-term storage, freeze at \u221220\u00a0\u00b0C. Lyophilized HGH Fragment 176-191 is stable under refrigeration for up to 24 months and at \u221220\u00a0\u00b0C for up to 36 months. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles on the lyophilized powder. Like other disulfide-bridged peptides, fragment activity depends on the intact Cys182\u2013Cys189 (Cys7\u2013Cys14 fragment numbering) bond \u2014 handling that disrupts the disulfide will degrade activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reconstitueringsprocedure:<\/strong> inject bacteriostatic water down the side wall of the peptide vial (not directly onto the lyophilized cake). For a 5\u00a0mg vial, 2.0\u00a0mL of bacteriostatic water yields a 2.5\u00a0mg\/mL working concentration \u2014 0.04\u00a0mL delivers 100\u00a0mcg; 0.1\u00a0mL delivers 250\u00a0mcg; 0.2\u00a0mL delivers 500\u00a0mcg. Swirl gently \u2014 do <strong>niet<\/strong> Bewaar gekoeld bij 2\u20138 \u00b0C en gebruik binnen 30 dagen voor optimale stabiliteit. Vries de gereconstitueerde oplossing niet in \u2014 vries-ontdooicycli tasten de peptide-integriteit aan. Gooi elk flesje weg dat troebelheid, neerslag of verkleuring vertoont. Omdat tirzepatide in onderzoeksprotocollen eenmaal per week wordt toegediend, ondersteunt een enkel gereconstitueerd 10 mg-flesje doorgaans 2\u20134 weken dosering, afhankelijk van de doeldosis; een 50 mg-flesje ondersteunt 10\u201320 weken bij klinisch equivalente doseringen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Na reconstitutie:<\/strong> store refrigerated at 2\u20138\u00a0\u00b0C and use within 30 days for optimal stability. Do not freeze the reconstituted solution \u2014 freeze-thaw cycles degrade peptide integrity and can disrupt the disulfide bond. Discard any vial showing cloudiness, precipitate, or discolouration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/h2>\n<h3>What is HGH Fragment 176-191 used for in research?<\/h3>\n<p>HGH Fragment 176-191 is used in laboratory research investigating isolated adipocyte lipolysis pharmacology, obesity and body-composition regulation without growth-axis confound, HGH structure-function dissection, lipogenic gene-expression regulation, regional adipose-tissue depot effects, and comparative GH-axis vs lipolysis-only research designs. It is the canonical &#8220;lipolysis-only&#8221; research peptide derived from native HGH. The research-grade HGH Fragment 176-191 sold here is <strong>niet<\/strong> FDA-goedgekeurd en wordt strikt geleverd voor laboratoriumonderzoek alleen.<\/p>\n<h3>How is HGH Fragment 176-191 different from HGH 191AA?<\/h3>\n<p>HGH Fragment 176-191 is just 16 amino acids \u2014 the C-terminal piece of full-length 191-amino-acid HGH. The fragment lacks the GH-receptor-binding domain (which resides in the N-terminal portion of the parent molecule), so it does NOT bind GHR, does NOT induce IGF-1, and does NOT produce any of the growth-promoting or insulin-counter-regulatory effects of full HGH. It retains only the lipolytic and antilipogenic activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> is the full-length parent molecule with both lipolytic AND growth-axis activity.<\/p>\n<h3>How is HGH Fragment 176-191 different from AOD9604?<\/h3>\n<p>They are <strong>distinct compounds<\/strong> that are frequently confused. HGH Fragment 176-191 (CAS 66004-57-7) is the unmodified C-terminal fragment of native HGH. AOD9604 (CAS 221231-10-9) is a modified analog developed by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals \u2014 specifically, AOD9604 adds an N-terminal tyrosine substitution producing Tyr-HGH 177-191, with engineered changes to the disulfide bridge for improved stability and oral bioavailability research. The two have related but distinct pharmacology. This product is the unmodified 176-191 fragment, not AOD9604.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the typical HGH Fragment 176-191 research dose?<\/h3>\n<p>Published preclinical protocols typically use 200\u2013500\u00a0mcg per administration, given subcutaneously 1\u20133 times daily for 4\u201312 week research cycles. A 5\u00a0mg vial reconstituted with 2.0\u00a0mL bacteriostatic water yields 2.5\u00a0mg\/mL \u2014 0.04\u00a0mL equals 100\u00a0mcg, 0.2\u00a0mL equals 500\u00a0mcg.<\/p>\n<h3>Is HGH Fragment 176-191 FDA approved?<\/h3>\n<p>No. HGH Fragment 176-191 is not approved by the FDA, EMA, MHRA, or any other major regulator for human therapeutic use. The related compound AOD9604 was investigated in clinical trials for obesity but did not achieve regulatory approval. All HGH Fragment 176-191 sold by research-use-only suppliers is for laboratory investigation and should not be administered to humans.<\/p>\n<h3>How should HGH Fragment 176-191 be stored?<\/h3>\n<p>Lyophilized vials: refrigerated at 2\u20138\u00a0\u00b0C for short-term working stock, or \u221220\u00a0\u00b0C for long-term storage of unopened vials. Reconstituted solution: refrigerated at 2\u20138\u00a0\u00b0C, use within 30 days. Do not freeze reconstituted solution \u2014 freeze-thaw cycles degrade the peptide and can disrupt the essential Cys182\u2013Cys189 disulfide bridge. Protect from direct light at all times.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I reconstitute HGH Fragment 176-191?<\/h3>\n<p>Volg de hierboven beschreven reconstitutieprocedure. Voeg bacteriostatisch water toe langs de zijkant van het flesje (niet rechtstreeks op het gevriesdroogde poeder), draai voorzichtig en laat 2\u20135 minuten staan voor volledige oplossing. Schud <strong>niet<\/strong> shake the vial \u2014 vigorous agitation can disrupt the disulfide bond. A correctly reconstituted solution is clear and colourless. For a 5\u00a0mg vial + 2.0\u00a0mL diluent, the working concentration is 2.5\u00a0mg\/mL.<\/p>\n<h3>Welke sterktes heeft MedsBase op voorraad?<\/h3>\n<p>MedsBase carries HGH Fragment 176-191 in 5\u00a0mg, 10\u00a0mg, and 15\u00a0mg lyophilized vials. Each strength is available in 10-vial or 20-vial pack sizes. All vials are supplied at 99%+ HPLC purity with a certificate of analysis available on request.<\/p>\n<h3>Why doesn&#8217;t HGH Fragment 176-191 affect IGF-1?<\/h3>\n<p>The GH-receptor-binding surface of native human growth hormone is located in the N-terminal portion of the 191-amino-acid molecule, not in the C-terminal 176\u2013191 region. Because the fragment lacks the receptor-binding domain, it cannot activate the GH receptor; without GHR activation, the downstream JAK2\/STAT5 signalling cascade that drives hepatic IGF-1 transcription is not engaged. This structural-functional decoupling is the principal scientific reason the fragment retains research interest as a lipolysis-isolating tool.<\/p>\n<h3>Where does the lipolytic activity come from if not from GH-receptor binding?<\/h3>\n<p>The exact molecular target of HGH Fragment 176-191&#8217;s lipolytic action remains an active research question. Proposed mechanisms include direct interaction with adipocyte beta-3 adrenergic receptors, modulation of hormone-sensitive lipase activity, and altered fatty-acid oxidation kinetics in adipose tissue. The fragment also suppresses lipogenic gene expression, suggesting it acts on multiple adipocyte-specific pathways simultaneously. Published research continues to characterise the exact receptor or binding-site target.<\/p>\n<h3>Does HGH Fragment 176-191 cause side effects in research?<\/h3>\n<p>Published preclinical research has documented a notably clean safety profile at typical research doses, with the main on-target effect being lipolysis. The absence of GH-receptor binding means none of the GH-axis side effects observed with full-length HGH (transient insulin resistance, joint discomfort, sodium retention, mitogenic signalling) are present. Long-term human safety data is limited because the unmodified fragment has not undergone modern regulatory review (though the related AOD9604 has been investigated more extensively in clinical trials).<\/p>\n<h3>What is the half-life of HGH Fragment 176-191?<\/h3>\n<p>In preclinical research, HGH Fragment 176-191 has a plasma half-life of approximately 30 minutes following subcutaneous administration \u2014 shorter than full-length HGH (~3\u20135 hours) due to the smaller molecular size and absence of albumin-binding modifications. The short half-life means typical research protocols use multiple daily administrations or continuous-release research formulations for sustained-exposure work.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does HGH Fragment 176-191 take to show effects in preclinical research?<\/h3>\n<p>Acute effects on adipocyte lipolysis and fatty-acid mobilisation are detectable within hours of administration. Body-composition effects in DIO rodent models typically become statistically significant after 2\u20134 weeks of regular dosing and continue to accrue through 8\u201312 weeks of continuous administration. The kinetics are similar to other adipose-tissue-targeted research compounds.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I order HGH Fragment 176-191 for international shipping?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. MedsBase ships HGH Fragment 176-191 worldwide from our dedicated peptide shipping network. Peptide-only orders qualify for our standalone peptide shipping service. All orders ship in temperature-controlled packaging with full tracking and are covered by our <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h2>Other Peptides for Adipose, Growth-Axis, and Body-Composition Research<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\"><strong>HGH 191AA<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Full-length recombinant human growth hormone \u2014 the parent molecule of this fragment<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\"><strong>Tesamorelin<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 GHRH analog \u2014 visceral adipose-tissue research; FDA-approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/nl\/cjc-1295-with-dac\/\"><strong>CJC-1295 met DAC<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Long-acting GHRH analog \u2014 endogenous GH-pulse research<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/nl\/sermorelin\/\"><strong>Sermorelin<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 GHRH(1-29) analog \u2014 short-acting GHRH research<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/nl\/ipamorelin\/\"><strong>Ipamorelin<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Selective growth hormone secretagogue \u2014 clean GH pulse research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- medsbase-peptide-guide-cta --><\/p>\n<h2>Verder lezen<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f8fb; border-left: 4px solid #2c7cb0; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 18px 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd6 Explore the HGH-axis research landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Bekijk het volledige <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/peptides\/\"><strong>onderzoekspeptiden catalogus<\/strong><\/a>, with related growth-axis compounds including <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/hgh-191aa\/\">HGH 191AA<\/a> (full-length parent), <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tesamorelin\/\">Tesamorelin<\/a> (visceral adiposity GHRH analog), <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/sermorelin\/\">Sermorelin<\/a> en <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/cjc-1295-with-dac\/\">CJC-1295 met DAC<\/a> for endogenous-pulse research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- pep-seo-v1 --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 16-aa C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone<br \/>\n\u2705 Retains lipolytic activity, no GH-receptor binding<br \/>\n\u2705 No IGF-1 induction or growth-promoting effects<br \/>\n\u2705 Lipolysis-only research tool (distinct from AOD9604)<br \/>\n\u2705 \u226599% HPLC purity, COA on request<\/p>\n<p><strong>HGH Fragment 176-191<\/strong> bevat synthetisch peptideverbinding.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":70959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5426],"product_tag":[6288,6289,5441],"class_list":{"0":"post-70781","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-peptides","7":"product_tag-hgh","8":"product_tag-hgh-fragment","9":"product_tag-peptide","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-variable","16":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/70781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70781"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=70781"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=70781"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=70781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}