Metabolism
Lipolysis and fat oxidation
Mobilisation and oxidation of stored triglycerides from adipose tissue.
Biological pathway
Hormonal and adrenergic signals activate lipases and fatty-acid oxidation pathways in adipose and other metabolic tissues.
Evidence summary
AOD-9604 has preclinical evidence for lipolytic effects, while human clinical benefit remains unestablished.
Limitations
Effects in obese rodent models do not establish clinically meaningful weight loss in humans.