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FOXO4-DRI

Full name
FOXO4-DRI (D-retro-inverso FOXO4 peptide; senolytic)
Mechanism
D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts the FOXO4–p53 interaction in senescent cells, selectively triggering apoptosis of senescent cells (senolytic) in preclinical models.
Half-life
not characterised in humans
Administration
intravenous/intraperitoneal (animal studies), subcutaneous (anecdotal, unvalidated)
Typical dosage*
low: research-defined · typical: no established human dose; unvalidated anecdotal protocols exist · high: unknown safe ceiling
Researched for
senescence/longevity research (preclinical)
Reported side effects
no human safety data, theoretical: broad apoptotic effects, renal stress in animal studies
Interactions
not characterised
Commonly combined
experimental; no validated human protocol
Scheduling
🇦🇺 AUNot ARTG-registered; research
🇺🇸 USNot FDA-approved
🇬🇧 UKNot licensed
Regulatory status
Preclinical only. No human safety data. High-uncertainty research compound.

*Doses are commonly-reported figures from public sources, not a recommendation. Educational only.

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Studies (10)

YearTitle / venueSource
2025The disordered p53 transactivation domain is the target of FOXO4 and the senolytic compound FOXO4-DRI
Nature communications · preclinical
PMID 40593617
2025Peptide Inhibitors Targeting FOXO4-p53 Interactions and Inducing Senescent Cancer Cell-specific Apoptosis
Journal of medicinal chemistry · preclinical
PMID 40739602
2025FOXO4-DRI induces keloid senescent fibroblast apoptosis by promoting nuclear exclusion of upregulated p53-serine 15 phosphorylation
Communications biology · preclinical
PMID 39994346
2025Structural plasticity of the FOXO-DBD:p53-TAD interaction
Nature communications · preclinical
PMID 40425537
2024FOXO transcription factors as mediators of stress adaptation
Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology · preclinical
PMID 37710009
2023Eliminating Senescent Cells Can Promote Pulmonary Hypertension Development and Progression
Circulation · preclinical
PMID 36515093
2022FOXO transcription factors as therapeutic targets in human diseases
Trends in pharmacological sciences · preclinical
PMID 36280450
2021Targeting senescence-like fibroblasts radiosensitizes non-small cell lung cancer and reduces radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis
JCI insight · preclinical
PMID 34877934
2017Targeted Apoptosis of Senescent Cells Restores Tissue Homeostasis in Response to Chemotoxicity and Aging
Cell · preclinical
PMID 28340339
2016Long live FOXO: unraveling the role of FOXO proteins in aging and longevity
Aging cell · preclinical
PMID 26643314

Questions (9)

What is FOXO4-DRI?

FOXO4-DRI (FOXO4-DRI (D-retro-inverso FOXO4 peptide; senolytic)). D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts the FOXO4–p53 interaction in senescent cells, selectively triggering apoptosis of senescent cells (senolytic) in preclinical models.

What is FOXO4-DRI used for?

Commonly discussed uses: senescence/longevity research (preclinical). The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Note: most uses are not approved indications.

How does FOXO4-DRI work?

Mechanism: D-retro-inverso peptide that disrupts the FOXO4–p53 interaction in senescent cells, selectively triggering apoptosis of senescent cells (senolytic) in preclinical models.

Is FOXO4-DRI safe?

Reported considerations: no human safety data, theoretical: broad apoptotic effects, renal stress in animal studies. The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Preclinical only. No human safety data. High-uncertainty research compound. This is not a safety endorsement; safety data for unapproved compounds is incomplete.

What is the typical dose of FOXO4-DRI?

Commonly cited ranges (educational reference, not a recommendation): low research-defined, typical no established human dose; unvalidated anecdotal protocols exist, high unknown safe ceiling. Administration: intravenous/intraperitoneal (animal studies), subcutaneous (anecdotal, unvalidated). Half-life: not characterised in humans.

Is FOXO4-DRI legal in Australia?

Australian status: Not ARTG-registered; research. Preclinical only. No human safety data. High-uncertainty research compound. General regulatory context: most active peptides are Schedule 4 and require a prescription; import via the Personal Importation Scheme requires a valid Australian prescription for prescription-only goods.

How do you store FOXO4-DRI?

Reconstitution/storage reference: research-defined; storage: frozen aliquots.

What is FOXO4-DRI commonly stacked with?

Commonly discussed combinations (anecdotal for unapproved compounds): experimental; no validated human protocol. Stacking increases interaction/safety uncertainty.