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HGH Fragment 176-191 vs PNC-27

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Fat Loss & Metabolic
HGH Fragment 176-191
Immune Support
PNC-27
Summary
HGH Fragment 176-191 (also known as AOD-9604) is a stabilized, modified fragment of the human growth hormone molecule corresponding to amino acids 176–191 with an addition of a tyrosine residue at the N-terminus. It retains HGH's fat-burning properties without the anabolic, diabetogenic, or IGF-1-stimulating effects.
PNC-27 is a synthetic peptide derived from the p53 tumor suppressor protein, containing both an HDM2-binding domain and a transmembrane penetratin sequence. It selectively kills cancer cells by binding MDM2/HDM2 overexpressed on the plasma membrane of malignant cells, inducing membranolysis without harming normal cells.
Half-Life
~30 minutes
Not well established; estimated minutes to hours
Admin Route
SubQ
Intravenous (research), Intraperitoneal (research)
Research
Typical Dose
250–500 mcg
Not established for humans; research doses vary by cell line and model
Frequency
1–3 times daily
Not established for human use
Key Benefits
  • Selective fat burning without anabolic side effects
  • Reduces visceral and subcutaneous fat
  • No insulin resistance or blood glucose disruption
  • Does not stimulate IGF-1
  • May support cartilage and bone repair (at higher doses)
  • No effect on growth or organ size
  • Selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells overexpressing HDM2/MDM2
  • Spares normal cells lacking surface HDM2 expression
  • Membranolytic mechanism bypasses intracellular resistance pathways
  • Demonstrated activity against breast, pancreatic, leukemia, and melanoma cell lines
  • Potential for combination with conventional chemotherapy
  • Novel non-genotoxic anticancer mechanism
Side Effects
  • Injection site irritation
  • Temporary lethargy
  • Headache (rare)
  • Nausea (rare)
  • Limited human clinical data; largely in vitro and animal studies
  • Potential immunogenic reactions (foreign peptide)
  • Systemic toxicity at high doses not well characterized
  • Unknown interactions with current chemotherapy agents
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