FOXO4-DRI
FOXO4-DRI is a cell-permeable senolytic peptide used in research on cellular senescence, p53-mediated apoptosis, and aging-related pathways.
About FOXO4-DRI
FOXO4-DRI is a D-retro-inverso peptide designed to disrupt the FOXO4-p53 interaction that allows senescent cells to evade apoptosis. By blocking this critical protein-protein binding, FOXO4-DRI causes p53 nuclear exclusion and redirects it to mitochondria, selectively triggering apoptosis in senescent cells while leaving healthy cells unaffected. Research has demonstrated its ability to selectively clear senescent fibroblasts, restore tissue homeostasis, and improve markers of aging in multiple mouse models. Scientists utilize FOXO4-DRI to investigate senescence-driven pathologies, the FOXO4-p53 survival axis, and targeted senolytic strategies in aging and cellular biology research.