PubMed
Targeted Apoptosis of Senescent Cells Restores Tissue Homeostasis in Response to Chemotoxicity and Aging (FOXO4-DRI)
Baar et al., 2017
Senolytic Peptide FOXO4
FOXO4-DRI is a D-amino acid retro-inverso (DRI) peptide designed to disrupt the interaction between the FOXO4 transcription factor and p53 protein that keeps senescent cells (zombie cells) alive. Published mouse studies (Nature 2017) showed that FOXO4-DRI selectively induced apoptosis of senescent cells, improving fitness, coat density, and kidney function. No human clinical trials have been published. Research only; handle with caution.
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FOXO4-DRI is a D-amino acid retro-inverso (DRI) peptide designed to disrupt the interaction between the FOXO4 transcription factor and p53 protein that keeps senescent cells (zombie cells) alive. Published mouse studies (Nature 2017) showed that FOXO4-DRI selectively induced apoptosis of senescent cells, improving fitness, coat density, and kidney function. No human clinical trials have been published. Research only; handle with caution.
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From check-in ratings — separate from side effects logged below. Side effects are logged separately from overall experience. A favorable check-in can still include nausea, fatigue, or injection-site reactions.
Favorable 97% · Mixed 3% · Unfavorable overall 0%
Benefits users selected when logging a favorable or mixed check-in.
Median bucket: 2+ mg · Most common: 2+ mg
Reports span 1 to ≥ 2 mg (open-ended top bucket)
Anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users — not prescribing guidance. Buckets group similar logged amounts; open-ended top buckets mean “at least” that dose.
Among repeat reporters, 88% said they felt similar to their last entry, 12% more positive, and 0% more negative.
Overall, repeat reporters leaned more positive than their previous entry.
Median gap between entries: 194 days · Based on 26 repeat reporters
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Baar et al., 2017
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Born et al., 2023
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Baar et al., 2017
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This page summarizes 28 anonymized self-reports from PeptIQ users who track FOXO4-DRI, including commonly reported effects and co-tracked peptides. These are observational patterns, not clinical outcomes.
PeptIQ separates overall check-in ratings (favorable, mixed, or unfavorable) from logged side effects like nausea or fatigue. Users often report benefits and side effects in the same check-in — a high experience score does not mean zero side effects were noted.
3 sources are linked on this page, including PubMed articles, clinical trial registries, and FDA labels where applicable. Citations describe published research — not recommendations.
This wiki does not assess safety or recommend use. FOXO4-DRI is listed as Research Only. Consult a licensed clinician for personal medical decisions.
This wiki summarizes observational community reports and linked citations for FOXO4-DRI. It does not assert therapeutic benefits. See the cited research list on this page and the educational profile for FOXO4-DRI for study-level context — not medical advice.
FOXO4-DRI is listed in PeptIQ as Research Only. Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction and can change. This wiki does not provide legal advice; check current FDA and local rules and talk with a licensed clinician or counsel for personal decisions.
Safety data quality for FOXO4-DRI varies widely by compound and study design. PeptIQ does not establish a risk profile here. Review primary literature, product labeling where applicable, and clinician guidance. Community self-reports are not a substitute for clinical evidence.
This page links 3 indexed sources for FOXO4-DRI. Evidence maturity differs by application — some peptides have large human programs, others are mostly preclinical. Treat citation counts as literature volume, not proof of efficacy.