This page helps you understand what to track for FOXO4-DRI. It is not medical advice, a prescription, or a recommendation to use this peptide. Discuss dose, route, timing, storage, and safety with a qualified healthcare professional.
Overview
FOXO4-DRI is a synthetic peptide designed to disrupt the protein–protein interaction between FOXO4 and p53 inside senescent cells. By doing so, it triggers apoptosis selectively in senescent cells while sparing healthy ones — a 'senolytic' effect. Demonstrated rejuvenation effects in aged mice (improved fur density, kidney function, fitness). Human data extremely limited.
Also known as: FOXO4-D-Retro-Inverso.
Mechanism and timing snapshot
Disrupts FOXO4-p53 interaction, freeing p53 to translocate to mitochondria and trigger apoptosis selectively in senescent cells (which depend on this interaction for survival). Healthy cells are spared.
Tracking defaults
These values come from Peppi's catalog so records can be prefilled consistently. They should be reviewed against your clinician's instructions before logging real-world use.
Catalog protocol note
Pulsed dosing: 5–10 mg subQ on days 1, 3, 5; then 4-week break. Mouse-protocol-derived; no validated human protocol.
Routes and site notes
Chemistry
Vial, reconstitution, and storage
Safety notes
Common and rare side effects listed in the catalog
- Generally well-tolerated in animal studies
- Transient fatigue post-dose
- Local reactions
Contraindications and warnings
- Pregnancy
- Active malignancy
- Acute infection (senescent cells participate in immunity)
- Human safety data is virtually absent.
- Senescent cells have homeostatic roles — wholesale clearance carries unknown risks.
Other considerations
- Bleeding edge — most data is from one mouse study.
- Pulsed dosing (not chronic) is the published research approach.
- Effects of senolytic clearance in healthy humans are uncharacterised.
Evidence and regulatory context
Stacking and cycle notes
Tracking tips
- Truly experimental — human safety unknown.
- Pulsed protocol with long breaks is the published approach, not chronic dosing.
- Reflect carefully on the 'senescent cells have functions' caveat before using.
References
Track it in Peppi
Keep FOXO4-DRI records organized.
Use Peppi for dose logs, vial inventory, storage dates, reminders, journal notes, photos, and clinician-ready reports.
FAQ
What should I track for FOXO4-DRI?
Track the peptide name, dose amount and unit, route, vial label, timing, reconstitution or expiration dates, storage notes, and any symptoms or questions for clinician review.
Does Peppi tell me how to use FOXO4-DRI?
No. Peppi organizes educational reference and your own records. Protocol decisions should come from a qualified healthcare professional.
Can I export FOXO4-DRI records?
Peppi is designed to keep dose logs, vial inventory, journal notes, and reports easier to review and export.
Last reviewed: May 6, 2026