FOXO4-DRI
A D-retro-inverso peptide that selectively kills senescent cells by disrupting the FOXO4-p53 survival interaction, triggering mitochondrial apoptosis in aged 'zombie' cells while sparing healthy tissue.
FOXO4-DRI breaks the molecular shield that keeps senescent cells alive. By freeing p53 from FOXO4 sequestration, it triggers selective apoptosis in aged cells, restoring kidney function, testosterone levels, and tissue vitality in preclinical models.
senolyticFOXO4-DRIp53cellular senescenceanti-aging+2